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    Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: May 13, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake? I never thought I would want a burnt cheesecake until now! I truly can't say enough about how delicious this cheesecake is and how we had it every night for an entire week. We couldn't get enough and looked forward to dessert every single night for 5 days in a row.

    Don't let the word "burnt" scare you. It's not really burnt, well actually it is but the top of the cheesecake is almost caramelized than burnt. Who would have ever thought something we try to avoid would be so amazingly scrumptious?

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake Origin?

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake was invented about 3 decades ago in Spain and has been trending more and more ever since. Once you slice passed the crusty scorched layer and get to the ooey goodness of creamy, almost gooey cream cheese, sweetener and cream.

    This cheesecake is simply divine, easy to make and no crust! Perfect for those following a keto, low carbohydrate diet and is also diabetic friendly.

    Basque Burnt Cheesecake this recipe

    Why Would I Want a Burnt Cheesecake?

    This is the cheesecake that wants to get burnt, cracked and look a little messy. In fact, you can't mess this one up because it's supposed to look that way. It has the crusty rustic look that makes you feel like you are eating cake in an ancient castle in northern Spain.

    What does Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake taste like?

    It tastes like caramelized cheesecake with a kick of orange. I actually think it tastes like a super powered orange creamsicle with a hint of vanilla. I do add orange zest to this recipe but this is optional.

    How long Can Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake last in the fridge?

    Typically it should be eaten within 3 day of baking it. However, we had it in the fridge for 5 days and was delicious. Although I would not keep it longer than 5 days.

    Can you freeze Basque Burnt Cheesecake?

    You can freeze it. Cut it into slices on a baking sheet and allow to freeze completely. Then wrap each slice with parchment paper and place in an airtight container. Remove a portion out of the freezer 2 hours before consuming.

    Does this Cheesecake taste eggy?

    Directly out of the oven and warm it does taste eggy. That's why it's meant to eat at room temperature or out of the fridge. After 24 hours in the fridge is when the cheesecake tastes best. You may be tempted to eat it right away but trust me, save yourself some for the next day, it is worth it.

    What makes this cake keto?

    The original recipe asks for all purpose flour in the batter. I used almond flour and it turned out perfect. The flour is used to give the cake a little firmness so it does not simply turn into custard.

    Want a Peanut Butter Cheesecke?

    See my Peanut Butter Cheesecake recipe for a delicious No Bake dessert.

    Important TIPS for making this cheesecake

    • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. I took everything out of the fridge an hour before baking.
    • Don't mix on high. You want to incorporate less air in the batter to avoid any bubbles or cracks.
    • Once you pour the cake into the pan, poke any air bubbles with a toothpick and tap the pan on the counter a couple times to remove any air bubbles
    • Make sure the parchment paper is high to avoid any spill over. The cake may rise and then go back down while baking
    • I used the Kirkland Brand wide parchment from Costco. If yours is not wide enough you may want to use two sheets of parchment paper overlapped to ensure the sides are high enough.
    • If the cake is not burn after the cooking time. Place your cake on the highest rack in the oven but not too high that the parchment paper catches on fire. Set your oven on broil and watch it closely. Once you see the top layer has a brown crust, remove cake immediately. Mine started to smoke which alerted me to take it out and it turned out perfect.
    • Place cheesecake pan on a baking tray before putting in the oven.
    • The pleats around the cheesecake are what makes the nice design around the side of the cake. When removing the parchment paper try to slide out the paper from the pleats without breaking the cake.
    • Watch the instructional video to see how I made it.
    Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Keto Basque Burnt Cheesecake

    Oscar
    Creamy luscious cheesecake that has a burnt crust that makes this the ultimate cheesecake ever!
    5 from 29 votes
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    Prep Time : 20 mins
    Cook Time : 50 mins
    Total Time : 1 hr 10 mins
    Course : Dessert
    Cuisine : American, Mediterranean
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 10 people
    Calories : 376

    Equipment

    • Stand Mixer
    • 9" Springform Pan
    • baking tray

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lbs Full Fat Cream Cheese
    • 5 large eggs
    • 1 ⅓ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ cup Almond Flour
    • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest This is optional but it definitely makes the cake over the top.
    • 1 ¼ cup sweetener granular
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    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400 °F
    • Sift almond flour with a wire mesh. This is done to ensure a smooth cake.
      Sift Almond Flour
    • Line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper
      Line springform pan
    • Using stand mixer or handheld mixer mix together the cream cheese and erythritol until well combined. About 1 minute on medium speed.
      Mixing
    • Scraping down sides often to ensure mixture
    • Add 5 large eggs, one at a time, mix until incorporated
      Adding Eggs
    • Add heavy cream, vanilla, salt and orange zest. Mix on medium until smooth.
      Adding Cream
    • Add the sifted almond flour gently to the top of the batter. Mix until incorporated.
      adding almond flour
    • Pour batter into the springform pan
      Pouring batter into pan
    • Poke any air bubbles on the top of the batter with a toothpick. Try to get as much air out as possible.
      Poking air pockets
    • Push in the pleats so they are not protruding too much into the cake but try not to worry too much about this. The pleats will give the rustic look to the cake.
      pleats
    • Place springform pan onto a baking tray and bake at 400°F for 50-60 minutes
    • If cake does not look burnt on top, place the cake on the highest level in the oven and place oven on broil. Be careful to watch that the parchment paper is not touching the top of the oven as it may burn. Watch the oven closely at this point until the surface of the cake has browned. Remove immediately once the top has burnt.
      Burnt Cheesecake

    Notes

    3g net carbs per slice
    Adding the notes here again as well.
    • Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. I took everything out of the fridge an hour before baking.
    • Don't mix on high. You want to incorporate less air in the batter to avoid any bubbles or cracks.
    • Once you pour the cake into the pan, poke any air bubbles with a toothpick and tap the pan on the counter a couple times to remove any air bubbles
    • Make sure the parchment paper is high to avoid any spill over. The cake may rise and then go back down while baking
    • I used the Kirkland Brand wide parchment from Costco. If yours is not wide enough you may want to use two sheets of parchment paper overlapped to ensure the sides are high enough.
    • If the cake is not burn after the cooking time. Place your cake on the highest rack in the oven but not too high that the parchment paper catches on fire. Set your oven on broil and watch it closely. Once you see the top layer has a brown crust, remove cake immediately. Mine started to smoke which alerted me to take it out and it turned out perfect.
    • Place cheesecake pan on a baking tray before putting in the oven.
    • The pleats around the cheesecake are what makes the nice design around the side of the cake. When removing the parchment paper try to slide out the paper from the pleats without breaking the cake.
    • Watch the instructional video to see how I made it.
     
    • All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Serving: 1Slice | Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 1g
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    1. Katie Youngs

      July 16, 2021 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      I never would have thought that burnt cheesecake would be so delicious! It's the best!

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:05 am

        It is my new favourite way to make cheesecake.

        Reply
    2. Kay

      July 15, 2021 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      Another great keto friendly dessert. Love this cheesecake!

      Reply
    3. Kirby

      July 15, 2021 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      I love Basque cheesecake and this Keto version was perfect!

      Reply
    4. Natalie

      July 15, 2021 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      I love cheesecake but I never tried this one. Sounds delicious! Now you got me interested to make this cake... Can't wait.

      Reply
    5. Jeannie

      July 14, 2021 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Im definitely curious about the keto version of burnt cheesecake! Excited to try in the kitchen

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:05 am

        Awesome, let me know how it goes.

        Reply
    6. Elizabeth

      July 14, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t get over how delicious this cheesecake is! Can’t believe it’s Keto! Great recipe!

      Reply
    7. Gloria

      July 14, 2021 at 9:20 am

      5 stars
      Burnt cheesecake, now that is a first for me. Interesting concept, almost looks like icing on the cake. I will give this a try.

      Reply
    8. Faith Still

      May 14, 2021 at 10:06 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! This looks delicious! we are always looking for more keto ideas. I bet this would be good with caramelized monk fruit sweetener on top like cream brule. We like to torch the sugar on top to caramelize it. I actually bought a hardware torch just for this.

      Reply
    9. Tracey

      May 13, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      I can’t believe this is low carb yet so full of flavor. The kids loved it

      Reply
    10. Katie Youngs

      May 13, 2021 at 6:51 pm

      5 stars
      I love cheesecake! This sounds so good.

      Reply
    11. Raquel

      May 13, 2021 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      Love that this cheesecake is Keto. Cannot wait to try it!

      Reply
    12. Nora

      May 13, 2021 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so so delicious! Can't wait to try it out! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    13. maryanne

      May 13, 2021 at 11:09 am

      5 stars
      You had me at "makes you feel like you are eating cake in an ancient castle in northern Spain." lol So incredibly delicious!! Thank you for teaching me about Basque burnt cheesecake!

      Reply
    14. ihackeddiabetes

      April 01, 2021 at 11:37 am

      5 stars
      By far the best cheesecake recipe I have ever had.

      Reply

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