Simple Blueberry Basque Cheesecake
A rustic twist on the classic Basque cheesecake, this Simple Blueberry Basque Cheesecake features a flaky puff pastry crust enveloping a rich, creamy filling, generously topped with fresh blueberries. Its deeply golden, cracked top offers an old-world charm, making it a visually stunning and delectable dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (1 10-inch cake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- Granulated sugar and confectioners’ sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry to ¼-inch thickness. Press it into the prepared pan, allowing the edges to come up the sides. Chill while preparing the filling.
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and add heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until combined, about 30 seconds.
- Sift in flour and beat until incorporated, about 30 seconds.
- Pour batter into prepared pastry-lined pan. Sprinkle blueberries over the top. Fold corners of the pastry over the berries.
- Sprinkle with 1–2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until top is deeply golden brown and center is still jiggly.
- Cool for 5 minutes, then remove from pan. Allow to cool completely. Serve at room temp or chilled, with optional confectioners’ sugar.
Notes
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Serve at room temperature for best flavor, but chilling works too.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a few days.
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