What is basque cheesecake?
Basque cheesecake
Crustless cheesecake baked very hot so the top burns dark while the center stays creamy.
What it tastes like
Caramelized, slightly bitter top and a soft, almost runny, creamy middle. Less sweet than New York style.
Where you’ll see it
Spanish and trendy dessert menus, sometimes called burnt cheesecake or tarta de queso.
Related words
- crème brûlée
- tarta de santiago
- flan