Description
Looking for the best loaf pan Basque cheese cake recipe? This one is quick, easy, and so creamy! Perfect for simple dessert ideas or special occasions, this cheesecake has a caramelized top and a rich, velvety center. It’s one of the best easy baking ideas to impress guests. Save this simple and delicious recipe for your next dinner party or celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Sift in flour and fold gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into lined loaf pan and smooth top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until top is deeply caramelized and center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then chill at least a few hours or overnight.
- Lift out, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Broil briefly for a darker top if desired.
- Add citrus zest for extra brightness.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg