VELVET: Basque Cheesecake COPY

A Basque cheesecake also known as a “burnt” cheesecake is a crustless light, custardy cheesecake originating from Spain. 

Recipe

Created by
  • Chantal Molnar - Head of CallebautChocolate Academy™ South Africa

Cheesecake mix

ingredients preparation
  • 500g
    Cream cheese
  • 150g
    W3
  • 150g
    fresh cream
  • 150g
    Castor Sugar
  • 3piece(s)
    whole eggs
  • 10g
    vanilla paste
  • 20g
    cake flour
  • 1pinch
    salt
  1. In a kitchen aid paddle the cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until smooth with no lumps.
  2. Temper eggs into melted chocolate and slowly pour into cream cheese mix.
  3. Add the flour and salt and paddle till combined.
  4. Bake at 200°C for 40-50 minutes. 
  5. The center of the cheesecake should still have a soft jiggle when removed from oven.
  6. Let cool at room temperature before serving or overnight in refrigerator. 

Velvet White Chocolate Sauce (serving)

ingredients preparation
  • 100g
    W3
  • 200g
    fresh cream milk
  1. Heat milk in a saucepan and add to melted chocolate.
  2. Serve sauce either warm or at room temperature.