Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. With a rich, creamy filling infused with aromatic vanilla beans and topped with a crisp layer of caramelized sugar, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special milestone or simply treating yourself, each slice promises to deliver a delightful experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 vanilla beans (seeds scraped)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ¼ cup coarse sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream and heavy cream until fully combined.
- Add scraped vanilla bean seeds and pods to the mixture for flavor infusion.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, blending gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, sprinkle coarse sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg