Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake. This decadent dessert combines the nutty aroma of brown butter with the aromatic essence of vanilla bean, resulting in a cheesecake that is both luxurious and unforgettable. Perfect for celebrations or simply treating yourself, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests with its impressive presentation and exquisite flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar (combined for crust and filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (divided)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press into the pan and refrigerate.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, flour, vanilla paste, eggs (one at a time), sour cream, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Brown remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat; drizzle into the batter while mixing gently.
- Pour filling into the crust, spread evenly, and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool gradually in the oven for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg