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A piece of burnt San Sebastian cheesecake on a serving plate with a silver spoon.

San Sebastian cheesecake

Made with cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, and a touch of vanilla, this easy San Sebastian cheesecake is a crustless cheesecake that you can easily make at home. It has a very creamy and smooth texture with a beautiful caramelized top that adds a contrast of flavors and makes it a truly irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Author: Anna

Equipment

  • Digital kitchen scale
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • an 8" (20cm) springform pan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 600 g cream cheese
  • 130 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 25 g cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 250 ml heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 220C (425F) and line an 8” (20cm) springform pan with parchment paper so the bottom and the sides are completely covered.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar. Beat with a hand mixer on low until well combined.
  • Then, add one egg at a time and beat on low until fully incorporated.
  • Add the cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla extract and beat again.
  • Pour the heavy cream and beat once again to incorporate.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, tap it several times on a flat surface to remove large air bubbles, and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is jiggly in the center and the top is dark brown, almost burnt. The cheesecake will rise and a few cracks can appear during baking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool down to room temperature. Then place the cheesecake into the fridge to cool down further for 2-4 hours, or overnight.
  • Remove from the pan onto a serving plate and serve.

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Notes

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
San Sebastian cheesecake
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
375
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
31
g
48
%
Saturated Fat
 
18
g
113
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Cholesterol
 
138
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
214
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
124
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
20
g
7
%
Fiber
 
0.03
g
0
%
Sugar
 
16
g
18
%
Protein
 
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
 
1247
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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