To make a Crème Brûlée Cheesecake, you’ll need the following ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuit crumbs)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour (optional, helps to stabilize)
For the Crème Brûlée Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or the seeds from 1 vanilla bean)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (for caramelizing)
For the Caramelized Sugar Top:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for the brûlée topping)
These ingredients combine to create a rich cheesecake with a smooth, vanilla-flavored base, finished with the signature crisp, caramelized sugar top of crème brûlée.
