Silky smooth Basque Cheesecake

Basque Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs
• 450g (2 cups) cream cheese, room temperature
• 30g (1/4 cup) flour
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 470ml (2 cups) cream, room temperature
• 200g (1 cup) sugar, room temperature

Cooking Steps:

1. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 210°C (410°F).

2. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture:

   • Whisk the cream cheese until smooth.
   • Slowly add the cream, about 100ml (1/2 cup) at a time, ensuring all lumps are beaten out before adding more.

3. Add Eggs:

   • Incorporate one egg at a time, making sure each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next.

4. Add Sugar and Vanilla:

   • Add the sugar and vanilla essence to the mixture, whisking until smooth.

5. Add Flour:

   • Sift in the flour and give the mixture one final whisk.
   • If there are still lumps, pass the mixture through a sieve to remove them.

6. Prepare Baking Tin:

   • Line your cake tin with two layers of greaseproof paper to prevent leaks.
   • Pour the mixture into the lined tin. Give it a few taps to release any bubbles, or let it sit for 15 minutes before you put in the oven. 

7. Bake:

   • Bake for 25 minutes, then check for a good wobble in the center. It may need a few extra minutes, but avoid overcooking to maintain the wobble.

8. Cool:

   • Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 1 hour.

9. Serve:

   • Serve on its own, with a berry compote, or with a drizzle of chocolate sauce.

For a step-by-step tutorial and to see what the perfect wobble looks like, visit my YouTube channel. Enjoy your delicious cheesecake!