Tarta de Queso Vasca de San Sebastián

Ingredientes

• 32 ounces cream cheese (brick-style, (4)8-oz pkgs, room temp)
• 1 and 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 large eggs (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and set it aside.

2. 2

   NOTE Cut 2 pieces of parchment paper big enough so it covers the bottoms and side. Place them 90 degrees or like an X. So basically you have a layer of parchment paper covering the pan like a bowl. Set aside. Don’t butter or oil the paper or the pan.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl cream together cream cheese, sugar, and salt. I used a hand mixer but you could use a stand-up mixer as well.

4. 4

   Mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing well in between each.

5. 5

   Add in the vanilla extract. Mix to combine.

6. 6

   Add in the flour and heavy cream.

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   Mix until combined, but don’t overmix. You will have a thick, smooth, silky batter.

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   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Spread evenly. No need to tap the pan down.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 38 minutes. Turn the pan halfway for an even color.

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    NOTE Your oven must be at temperature for at least 10 minutes so the heat is universal throughout the oven. No need to add extra moisture with a water bath. However, take note I used a 9-inch. If you use an 8-inch springform you will have too much batter and if you use a 10-inch, your cheesecake will be thinner, therefore the cooking time will be different.

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    The cake is cooked when the edges are set and the center is jiggly. It will have a dark top and it’s ok. NOTE You will see when you take the cheesecake out of the oven it is all nice and inflated as a souffle would be. As it cools off, it will sink and crack. That’s ok, that is the style of the cheesecake.

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    Allow to cool completely. Leave it in the springform with paper for at least 2 hours, but better overnight.

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    When ready to serve, take the cake out of the springform, and keep the parchment paper. When serving, peel the paper off and cut the pieces. Serve and enjoy.