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Homemade loaf pan Basque cheesecake with a caramelized top and creamy center, sliced to reveal its soft, custardy interior on parchment paper.

Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake

A rich, creamy Loaf Pan Basque Cheesecake baked in a loaf pan with a beautifully caramelized burnt top and a custardy center. Easier, faster, and perfectly portioned for small gatherings or indulgent treats without overwhelming leftovers.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Spanish
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $7

Equipment

  • 1 9x5 inch loaf pan (Metal preferred)
  • 1 Parchment paper (For lining the loaf pan)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
  • 1 Mixing bowl (Large)
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For scraping the bowl)

Ingredients

  • 16 oz Cream cheese - Full-fat, room temp
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs - Large, room temp
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Room temp
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract - Pure
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt - Fine

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
  • Microwave cream cheese for 15 seconds to soften. Beat until smooth. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low. Stir in cream, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
    A bowl of creamy Basque cheesecake batter with a whisk resting inside, showing smooth swirls on a white marble surface.
  • Pour batter into loaf pan. Tap to release air bubbles. Bake for 50–60 minutes until top is deep brown.
    Unbaked Basque cheesecake batter in a parchment-lined loaf pan, with a smooth, creamy surface and soft swirls on top.
  • Cool cheesecake in pan for 2 hours. Slice and serve at room temp or chill for later.
    A loaf pan Basque cheesecake with a deeply golden, caramelized top, baked in crinkled parchment paper on a marble surface.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes
 

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 100mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 0.5mg