Chocolate Burnt Basque Cheesecake
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Serves: 8
 
Ingredients
  • 450g Cream cheese, room temperature
  • 200g Dark chocolate, 60-70%
  • 100g Fine sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp Instant coffee
  • 3 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup Whipping cream
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 240C/ 465F and line a 6-inch/15 cm cake tin with baking paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a hot water bath and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
  4. Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
  5. Add the cocoa powder, and instant coffee and beat until smooth and lump-free.
  6. Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and chocolate, then add the cream and whisk until smooth.
  7. Pour into the lined cake tin and bake for 25 mins.
  8. Open the oven door and wedge in a spoon, let the cake sit for 10 mins.
  9. Remove the cake and place it directly in the fridge to cool overnight or a minimum of 4 hours.
  10. Unmold, slice and enjoy!
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/chocolate-burnt-basque-cheesecake/