Basque Burnt Cheesecake A rich and creamy cheesecake with a beautifully charred top, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tang! 🍰🔥 Ingredients: 2 pounds cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 5 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Directions: Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a 9-inch round springform pan with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends above the sides of the pan. Make the Cheesecake Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Add the sugar and salt, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing until each is just combined. Slowly add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, continuing to mix until the batter is smooth and well-combined. Finally, sift in the flour and mix just until the flour is incorporated. Bake the Cheesecake: Pour the batter into the prepared springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top is deeply golden and burnt-looking, and the center is just set. The cheesecake should jiggle slightly in the center when shaken. Cool and Serve: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. After cooling, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving platter. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature before slicing.