Oven-Baked Basque Cheesecake

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Soften the Cream Cheese

   软化奶油奶酪

   Soften the cream cheese by heating it in the microwave for 10s + 10s.

   奶油奶酪软化，使用微波炉加热 10s + 10s。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Heat in short intervals to prevent overheating注意分次加热防止过热
   
2. 2

   Mix in the Sugar

   混合砂糖

   Add granulated sugar to the cream cheese and whisk until smooth and free of lumps.

   奶油奶酪加入白砂糖，使用打蛋器打至顺滑无颗粒状态。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Be sure to whisk until completely smooth一定要打到完全顺滑
   
3. 3

   Add the Eggs

   加入蛋液

   Add 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk, and stir until combined.

   加入 2 个全蛋和 1 个蛋黄，搅拌均匀。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Adding in batches will mix more evenly分次加入搅拌会更均匀
   
4. 4

   Mix in the Cream

   混合淡奶油

   Add light cream and stir until combined. For a chocolate flavor, add melted chocolate at this step.

   加入淡奶油，搅拌均匀。如做巧克力味，在此步加入融化的巧克力。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Melt the chocolate in advance巧克力需提前融化
   
5. 5

   Add the Flour

   加入面粉

   Add cake flour and stir until no dry flour remains.

   加入低筋面粉，搅拌均匀至无干粉。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Sift the flour in to prevent lumps可以过筛加入防止结块
   
6. 6

   Bake at High Heat

   高温烘烤

   Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) and bake for 20 - 25 minutes.

   烤箱预热至 220°C (425°F)，放入烤箱烤制 20 - 25 分钟。

   ⏱22 min

   • 💡 The author usually sets it for 20 or 22 minutes作者通常设定 20 或 22 分钟
   • 💡 A slight wobble in the center when it comes out is normal出炉时中心有抖动是正常的
   
7. 7

   Chill to Set

   冷藏熟成

   Remove and let cool, then refrigerate. Ideally, chill overnight.

   取出放凉之后放入冰箱冷藏，最好冷藏过夜。

   ⏱480 min

   • 💡 The chilled texture is the best冷藏后的口感才是最好的