Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
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This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines the best of both worlds—creamy cheesecake with a crisp caramelized sugar topping. Perfect for any occasion!
- Author: Sandy
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelized topping)
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, heavy cream, and sour cream.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 50-55 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Sprinkle sugar evenly on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden and crisp.
Notes
- Use a water bath for a crack-free cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool gradually to prevent sinking.
- If you don’t have a torch, broil for a few seconds.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg