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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

Decadent Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake Bliss

This Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake is a heavenly blend of flavors and textures, perfect for special occasions or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs add one at a time
  • 0.5 cups sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, browned

Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare your springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and salt. Mix in melted butter.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing until fluffy.
  5. Incorporate vanilla bean paste and extract, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  6. Mix in sour cream and lemon juice until smooth.
  7. Brown butter in a saucepan until it turns golden brown. Allow to cool slightly.
  8. Slowly incorporate brown butter into the cheesecake batter.
  9. Pour filling into the chilled crust. Tap the pan to release air bubbles.
  10. Place the pan on a baking sheet and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  11. Cool gradually in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  12. Chill cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  13. Slice and serve the cheesecake chilled, wiping the knife between cuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cheesecake to chill for optimal flavor and texture. Use sharp utensils for best results.

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