Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake that combines the nuttiness of brown butter with the sweetness of vanilla bean paste, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, browned
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the pan: Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press into the pan.
- Chill the crust: Refrigerate the crust while preparing the filling.
- Prepare the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla, eggs, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Brown the butter: Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and fragrant.
- Combine: Gently mix brown butter into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake: Pour filling into crust and bake for 55-60 minutes.
- Cool: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Remove from pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the filling.
- Ensure the brown butter is cooled slightly before adding to the batter.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill for optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean Cheesecake, Brown Butter Cheesecake, Dessert Recipe
