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A rich slice of cheesecake with a golden brown butter topping, adorned with vanilla bean specks, resting on an elegant white plate. The cheesecake has a smooth, creamy texture with a graham cracker crust visible at the base. Soft diffused natural light highlights the glossy butter glaze and the decadent layers, styled on a rustic wooden surface with subtle floral accents in the background.

Decadent Cheesecake with Brown Butter and Vanilla Bean

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A luscious cheesecake topped with a fragrant brown butter vanilla glaze, combining creamy textures with a flavorful buttery touch.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices

Ingredients

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  • 200g graham cracker crumbs
  • 100g unsalted butter, melted
  • 500g cream cheese, softened
  • 150g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
  • 150ml sour cream
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped

Instructions

  1. Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the base of a springform pan. Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 10 minutes and set aside.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla bean paste and sour cream.
  3. Pour filling over crust and bake at 160°C (320°F) for 50-60 minutes, until set. Allow to cool.
  4. Prepare brown butter by melting butter in a saucepan until golden and fragrant. Stir in vanilla bean seeds and scrape in vanilla pod.
  5. Drizzle warm brown butter over cooled cheesecake and let set before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Method: Baking, No-Bake (for topping)
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 430 Kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg
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