Crème Brûlée Cheesecake 🔥🍰

This Crème Brûlée Cheesecake combines the rich, velvety texture of a classic cheesecake with the caramelized sugar topping of crème brûlée. It’s the perfect dessert for any special occasion!

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📝 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups (180g) graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup (50g) sugar
• ½ cup (115g) melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 3 (8 oz.) packages (680g) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup (200g) sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour

For the Caramelized Sugar Topping:

• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.

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2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
2. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed.
3. Stir in vanilla extract, heavy cream, and cornstarch/flour until fully combined.
4. Pour the batter over the crust.