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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

Indulge in Creamy Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

This Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake combines rich, buttery notes with the delicate sweetness of vanilla for an indulgent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with crushed cookies for variation
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter Melted and browned
  • 1/4 cups Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best results
  • 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste/Seeds Or use pure vanilla extract adjusting for flavor
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used as a lactose-free alternative
  • 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the greased springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Add vanilla bean paste and mix.
  5. With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in sour cream and cooled brown butter until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour. Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture. Gradually cool cheesecake to minimize cracks.

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