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Crème Brûlée Cheesecake

Rich and creamy cheesecake infused with vanilla, featuring a graham cracker crust and a signature caramelized sugar topping for the classic crème brûlée crunch.

  • Total Time: 24 hours (incl. chilling)
  • Yield: 12

Ingredients

  • Crust: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (180g), 1/4 cup brown sugar (55g), 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted (85g)
  • Filling: 32 oz (907g) full-fat cream cheese softened (4 packages of 8 oz), 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar (266g), 2 vanilla bean pods scraped, 1/2 cup sour cream (120g), 4 large eggs room temperature, 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp salt
  • Topping: 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese on medium speed for 3 minutes until creamy. Add sugar and vanilla bean seeds; beat 2 minutes. Scrape bowl, add sour cream and mix to combine.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Add vanilla extract and salt; mix briefly. Pour batter over cooled crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 60-75 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool gradually and chill overnight.
  4. Before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar evenly over top and torch to caramelize until golden and bubbly.

Notes

Use a water bath to prevent cracks; wrap pan in foil. Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth batter. Torch sugar just before serving for best crunch. Vanilla beans provide superior flavor.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: French-American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 380mg
  • Fat: 37g
  • Saturated Fat: 21g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 165mg