San Sebastian Cheesecake is one of the most popular desserts of recent years. The original name of San Sebastian Cheesecake is “La Viña Cheesecake”. This recipe originated in the La Viña restaurant in San Sebastian, Spain. This cheesecake, which is incredibly delicious with its iconic burnt top layer, creamy texture and soft texture; is crustless and prepared with simple ingredients and its flavor is guaranteed.
The San Sebastian Cheesecake recipe is actually quite different from classic cheesecake recipes. Santiago Rivera, the owner of La Viña restaurant, has simplified the cheesecake and managed to achieve a great taste with only basic ingredients. The burnt surface gives this recipe both a characteristic appearance and an intense caramelized flavor. It is also known as Burnt Basque Cheesecake due to its appearance. I mean it’s okay to burn this time 🙂
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San Sebastian Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
To try this unique crustless cheesecake recipe at home, you will need the following ingredients:
- 800g creme cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 eggs
- 400ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Note: It is important that all ingredients are at room temperature so that the cheesecake has a smooth texture.
How to Make San Sebastian Cheesecake?
1.Step: Prepare the Oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line the 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with a parchment paper for a signature San Sebastian cheesecake look. Don’t forget to cover the sides of the pan as well, as the cheesecake will rise while baking.
2.Step: Whisk the Cream Cheese. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
3.Step: Add Eggs. Add the eggs one by one and mix into the mixture. Make sure the mixture is homogeneous by whisking after each egg is added.
4.Step: Add Cream and Vanilla. Add the cream and vanilla and continue mixing on low speed.
5.Step: Add the Starch. Add the starch to the mixture and mix gently by turning it over with a spatula.
6.Step: Cook. Pour the mixture you have prepared into the mold and bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. (The top of the cheesecake should look burnt, but the center should be slightly jiggly!)
7.Step: Let it rest. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then, let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours, preferably overnight.
San Sebastian Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 800 g cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 5 eggs
- 400 ml heavy cream
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/400°F. Line the 9-inch (23-cm) springform pan with a parchment paper for a signature San Sebastian cheesecake look. Don’t forget to cover the sides of the pan as well, as the cheesecake will rise while baking.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one and mix into the mixture. Make sure the mixture is homogeneous by whisking after each egg is added.
- Add the cream and vanilla and continue mixing on low speed.
- Add the starch to the mixture and mix gently by turning it over with a spatula.
- Pour the mixture you have prepared into the mold and bake on the middle shelf of the preheated oven for 40 minutes. (The top of the cheesecake should look burnt, but the center should be slightly jiggly!)
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then, let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4-5 hours, preferably overnight.
Things You Need to Pay Attention to:
- Quality of Cream Cheese: Since the main ingredient of cheesecake is cream cheese, you should choose a quality brand. You can also try this recipe with a different type of cheese that has a spreadable consistency.
- Cooking Time: It is very important not to overcook the cheesecake. A slight jiggle in the middle is what we want. It will help it maintain its creamy texture.
- Service: Before slicing the cheesecake, wet the knife and clean it. This will ensure that the slices are neat.
San Sebastian Cheesecake is a dessert that is both easy to prepare and fascinates everyone with its taste. Add pleasure to your pleasure by serving it with a cup of coffee.
Enjoy! 😊