Here’s a decadent dessert recipe for Crème Brûlée Cheesecake—rich, creamy, and with that signature caramelized top 🍮🧀
🧁 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake
🧾 Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
For the cheesecake filling:
- 500g cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
For the brûlée topping:
- ¼ cup sugar (for caramelizing)
👩🍳 Method
1. Prepare the crust
- Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F)
- Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
- Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan
- Bake 8–10 minutes → cool
2. Make the cheesecake filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Add sugar → mix well
- Beat in eggs, one at a time
- Mix in vanilla and heavy cream until smooth
3. Bake the cheesecake
- Pour filling over crust
- Bake in a water bath at 160–170°C (325°F) for 50–60 minutes
- Cheesecake should be set but slightly jiggly in the center
- Cool completely → refrigerate 4+ hours (overnight best)
4. Caramelize the top
- Sprinkle sugar evenly over chilled cheesecake
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden & crisp
- Optional: broil briefly if no torch, but watch carefully
✨ Tips
- Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture
- Water bath prevents cracks
- Caramelize just before serving for that perfect crunch
😍 Flavor vibe
- Creamy, velvety cheesecake base
- Sweet, slightly burnt caramel top
- Elegant dessert that looks as good as it tastes
If you want, I can give you a mini individual crème brûlée cheesecake version or a tropical twist with mango or passionfruit 🌴