It seems there's always a good reason to indulge in our love for Basque burnt cheesecake, not to mention its many variations
Perhaps it is its delectably modest construction that we are finding hard to resist, but more than thirty years after La Viña bar-restaurant in San Sebastián, Spain, first proffered its crustless experiment, the love of Basque burnt cheesecake has spread across the continents to become one of the most replicated baked treats. It’s even found its way onto the menus of some of the world’s best restaurants. But that is partly because this unassuming beauty is also deceptively complex to make—easy enough to put together but far from effortless to perfect.
Cooked at a uniquely high temperature, the intended result (if La Viña’s cheesecake is the applied standard) is a signature scorched crown that hides an enticingly gooey cream cheese centre.
And this is not surprisingly one of the main reasons why there are so many variations of the burnt cheesecake available today. Inspiring home bakers and professionals alike, alternatives range from the expectedly rustic amalgamation that sometimes includes the addition of Spanish cheese, to one that resembles a large tart, crumbly crust and all.
While it’s not new to the food-crazed here in Singapore, we still can’t get enough of it. That said, here is a rundown of the island’s more popular picks.
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1. Humble Bakery
Humble Bakery’s Basque burnt cheesecake is anything but, delivering indulgence in a slice. It’s made with a blend of 4 types of cheeses, making for a rich and smooth texture and complex flavour—one that’s only amplified by the addition of an alcoholic vanilla paste for a fragrant sweetness.
Humble Bakery
Address: 1 Raffles Place, 02-27 One Raffles Place, (048616)