burnt basque cheesecake 🍰 Ingredients: • 2 (8 oz) blocks full-fat cream cheese, room temp • ¾ cup granulated sugar • 2 large eggs (room temp) • 1 cup heavy cream • ½ tsp salt • 1 tsp vanilla (optional) • 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness) How to make it: 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 425°F. 2️⃣ Line a 6–8” pan with parchment (crinkle it for that rustic look). 3️⃣ Beat cream cheese + sugar until completely smooth. 4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, mix gently. 5️⃣ Stir in heavy cream, salt, vanilla, lemon. Don’t overmix. 6️⃣ Pour into pan. Tap to remove air bubbles. 7️⃣ Bake 40–45 mins until top is deep golden brown and center still jiggles. 8️⃣ Cool at room temp 1 hour, then chill at least 4 hours (overnight = elite texture). It should: • Puff in oven • Brown deeply • Sink slightly as it cools • Be custardy in the center Burnt top. Creamy middle. Zero crust needed. #easybake #basquecheesecake #desserttok #baking #burntcheesecake