Chocolate Burnt Basque Cheesecake
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 8
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 240C/ 465F and line a 6-inch/15 cm cake tin with baking paper.
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave or over a hot water bath and set aside to cool slightly.
- Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add the sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the cocoa powder, and instant coffee and beat until smooth and lump-free.
- Whisk in the eggs, vanilla and chocolate, then add the cream and whisk until smooth.
- Pour into the lined cake tin and bake for 25 mins.
- Open the oven door and wedge in a spoon, let the cake sit for 10 mins.
- Remove the cake and place it directly in the fridge to cool overnight or a minimum of 4 hours.
- Unmold, slice and enjoy!
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/chocolate-burnt-basque-cheesecake/
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