Basque cheesecake
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- Step 1
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Heat oven to 425°F and line a 9-inch springform pan with overlapping parchment extending above the rim.
- Step 2
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Beat softened cream cheese and sugar smooth; add eggs one at a time, then cream, flour and salt without excessive whipping.
- Step 3
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Bake 50–60 minutes until top is dark and center reaches 160°F; it will still have some movement.
- Step 4
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Cool promptly enough to refrigerate within 2 hours, then chill 4 hours. Total includes cooling and chilling; maker history needs sourcing.
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Mixing bowl
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9-inch springform pan
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.