Here’s a Crème Brûlée Cheesecake recipe that combines the silky richness of cheesecake with the caramelized sugar top of crème brûlée—a truly elegant dessert.
🧁 Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Recipe
⭐ Servings: 12 | 🕒 Prep Time: 30 min | ⏱️ Chill Time: 4+ hours | 🍰 Bake Time: ~1 hour
🍪 Crust Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
🍰 Cheesecake Filling
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3 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
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3 large eggs
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup heavy cream
🔥 Crème Brûlée Topping
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (for torching)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Crust
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Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
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Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
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Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let cool.
2. Prepare the Cheesecake Batter
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
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Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed.
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Blend in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth and creamy.
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Pour over crust.
3. Bake the Cheesecake
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Wrap the bottom of the pan in foil and place it in a water bath (bain-marie).
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Bake at 325°F for 50–60 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly.
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Turn off oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
4. Chill
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Remove cheesecake from oven and water bath.
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Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Brûlée the Top
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Before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar over the top.
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Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp.
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Let sit a few minutes for the sugar to harden.
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
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Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.
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Don’t overmix once eggs are added; it adds air, which causes cracks.
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Use a torch rather than broiler for more even brûlée.