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Easy Basque Burnt Cheesecake Bites with caramelized tops and creamy centers

Basque Burnt Cheesecake Bites

Delicious mini cheesecake bites with a burnt top and creamy center, perfect for parties or a fancy dessert without the hassle of a full cheesecake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Baked Goods, Spanish
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 16 oz Cream cheese, full fat, softened
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Heavy cream At room temperature
  • 2 tbsp All purpose flour Just a little for structure
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Use real vanilla if possible
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or press parchment squares into the cups.
  3. In a mixer, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  5. Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, salt, then add the flour last.
  6. Fill each cup about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake until the tops are deeply browned and the centers jiggle slightly.
Cooling
  1. Cool the bites, then chill in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.

Notes

Chill the bites fully before peeling them off the liners for the best presentation. These bites can be made ahead of time as they taste better the next day.