Dessert for 8
Basque Cheesecake
This crustless cheesecake bakes at high heat until deeply browned, then cools and chills for a creamy center.
Typical price
$3.30for 4 servings
$0.83 per serving$3.30 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 290 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
SpanishVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 14 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 3 | $0.90Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 7 oz | $1.56Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.25 | $0.10Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.61 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Sugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 13 1/2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup caster sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 4/5 fl oz heavy/whipping cream
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Beat the cream cheese, caster sugar, salt, and vanilla paste until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the cornstarch, cream, and lemon zest.
- Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the top is dark brown and the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool the cheesecake in the pan for 30 minutes, then chill it for at least 3 hours before removing the pan.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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