Burnt Basque Cheesecake
with Orange Syrup | Serves 6+
- Milk
- Eggs
- Gluten
- Wheat
- May contain traces of allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Peanuts
- Sesame
- Soy
- Almond
- Traces of Cashew
- Brazil nut
- Hazelnut
- Pine nut
- Pecan
- Macadamia
- Walnut
- Pistachio
- Wheat
Bask in the decadent creaminess that this simple yet impressive basque cheesecake has to offer. We know it will be hard, but be sure to wait for the cheesecake to cool completely before drizzling with the zesty orange syrup.
Ingredients
3 packet
cream cheese
(Contains: Milk;)
1 packet
caster sugar
(May be present: Gluten, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Almond, Cashew, Brazil nut, Hazelnut, Pine nut, Pecan, Macadamia, Walnut, Pistachio, Wheat.)
1 packet
Light Sour Cream
(Contains: Milk;)
1
orange
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
2
eggs
(Contains: Eggs;)
¼ cup
plain flour
(Contains: Gluten, Wheat;)
½ tsp
salt
⅓ cup
water
Cooking Steps
• Preheat oven to 240°C/220°C fan-forced. Line a round baking tin with two layers of baking paper, and lightly brush with olive oil. • To a large bowl, add cream cheese and half the caster sugar. Using electric beaters, mix until combined. • Add the eggs and light sour cream, then mix with electric beaters to combine. • Add the plain flour and salt and mix well to combine.
• Pour cheesecake mixture into the prepared tin. • Bake cheesecake for 30-40 minutes on the top rack of the oven until cheesecake has a little wobble in the centre. • Allow to cool completely in the baking tin, 30 minutes.
• While cheesecake is baking, zest orange to get a generous pinch, then halve. • Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat with the water, orange zest and remaining caster sugar and bring to the boil. • Squeeze in the orange juice, stirring occasionally, until sugar has dissolved and syrup has slightly thickened, 3-5 minutes. • Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• Once cheesecake has cooled, carefully remove cheesecake from the baking tin. • Slice burnt basque cheesecake and divide between plates. Pour over some orange syrup to serve. Enjoy!
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Feb 2026- Flavour: Mixed reviews on taste — some found it delicious, while others felt it lacked flavour. The orange syrup was a hit for many.
- Ease of prep: Most found it straightforward to make, though some felt it required more effort than expected.
- Suggestions: Consider using more sugar for a sweeter taste. A taller, smaller tin might yield better results.
- Texture: Some found the consistency dense or rubbery. Using more cream and eggs could improve the texture.
