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Easy Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake

A rich, crustless Basque-style cheesecake baked in a loaf pan with a burnt top and ultra-creamy center.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese full-fat, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large, room temperature
  • 0.75 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  4. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  5. Sift in flour and salt; mix briefly until smooth.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake 40–45 minutes until top is deeply golden and center jiggles.
  8. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before slicing.

Notes

Top should be very dark; this is intentional and adds flavor.