This basque burnt keto cheesecake is the easiest cheesecake to make. There is no crust, no water bath, and you literally burn it!
What does burnt bisque keto cheesecake taste like?
If you have ever burnt a cheesecake before, you might not want to throw it out…
The burnt outside texture tastes kinda like toffee or a slightly scorched creme brulee.
The texture of this basque burnt keto cheesecake is similar to a Japanese cheesecake, light and fluffy on the inside, but beautifully creamy throughout.
Since so many people love cheesecake but hate it when the base never turns out right, this cheesecake recipe is for you.
Could this cheesecake be made with stevia?
Erythritol creates a “bulking” property to this recipe, and since stevia is usually a liquid, the majority of the “bulk” that comes from the erythritol will be gone.
This is why sugar is so hard to replace with stevia in baking.
However, if you have a blend that uses stevia and erythritol, or stevia and monkfruit, this will work, just not plain stevia liquid.
Does this keto cheesecake have a crust?
Does this keto cheesecake have a crust?Since there is so much cream cheese and cream in this basque burnt keto cheesecake, and you literally burn the edges, there is no need for a crust.
For those people looking for a pecan crust, coconut flour crust or almond flour crust, ditch the crust idea all together and make this cheesecake instead!
This recipe is inspired by Bon Appetites’ version, except its 100% keto friendly.
Helpful Tip!
Ensure that the baking paper is about 2″ (5cm) higher than the cake tin when the cheesecake goes into the oven, as the cheesecake will rise up and spill over the sides if there is nothing to hold it upright.
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Basque burnt keto cheesecake
Ingredients
- 2 lb cream cheese (1 kg / 4 cups), room temperature
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream 450ml / 16 fl oz
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup Erythritol (SoNourished)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 205C (400F)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, cream and erythritol
- Mix in 1 egg at a time, until all 6 eggs are mixed into the mixture
- Mix in the vanilla extract and salt
- Using a 25cm (10") cake tin, grease with butter, and line with 2 large sheets of partchment paper so the sides are nice and high (to hold in a high rising cheesecake)
- Pour the mixture into the tin, and cook for 60 minutes, until the top is dark brown and jiggly (watch video for reference)
- Let it cool to room temperature, then place it in the fridge to set for 4 hours. It will compress, so don't worry
- Slice into 15 slices, and serve with coffee or tea. Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, can be frozen for up to 2 weeks.
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Kat says
Beautiful, creamy and crustless – perfect keto treat.
Sou says
Loved how my Cheesecake turned out! It was so pretty too, real rustic looking♥️I have never made a Basque style one before so wasn’t sure what to expect. You can’t tell it’s keto! It was so rich and creamy and very nice thickness. I loved it and will add it to my recipe collection! 😊 Thank you so much, you are brilliant!!
Cconramirez@gmail.com says
Hi Aaron can I use mascarpone instead of cream cheese?
FatForWeightLoss says
Sure!
Patricia FitzGerald says
Delicious and so easy to prepare. Baked for 60 minutes – jiggly but firmed up after being in the fridge.
Melanie Ertle says
Cooked for an hour. Still very jiggly. Should I cook for longer?
FatForWeightLoss says
What temp did you cook at?
Louise says
Totally amazing baked cheese cake that has become a staple in our family for treats and special occasions. Thank you SO much Aaron! Love ya work! 😄
Zee says
Can I do it with half the measurements of ingredients ?
FatForWeightLoss says
Yup! But you’ll need to cook for less.
Tin says
Hi! I’m trying this right now. How much time if half the ingredients?
Jerrell says
Hi Aaron,
I just made this recipe. Just waiting to cool it down and will place it in the fridge☺️
Just wondering if the eggs are cooked through with the cheesecake and if safe for pregnant women? Thanks
FatForWeightLoss says
Hi Jerrel, eggs are definitely cooked through, this cheesecake gets torched!
Zana says
Hi, I would love to try this recipe! If I use half the amount of ingredients, how long will I need to bake it for? Thank you!
Chris says
I’d like to half the recipe. How should I adjust the cooking time?