Pistachio and white chocolate burnt basque cheesecake

Pistachio Burnt Basque Cheesecake Recipe

If like me, you are a lover of all things pistachio, this is a must! A silky smooth basque cheesecake with the perfectly baked centre that is full of rich pistachio flavour that you will not be able to get enough of!

Ingredients

  • 200g white chocolate, chopped
  • 150g pistachio paste
  • 250g double cream
  • 880g cream cheese
  • 225g golden caster sugar 
  • 4 large eggs
  • 35g plain flour
  • 1tsp flaked sea salt

    Toppings
  • Pistachio paste
  • Raspberries

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Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 220C and line the bottom and sides of an 9inch springform tin with greaseproof pape
  2. Make a ganache by gently heating cream until simmering and pouring over the chocolate and pistachio paste. Mix to combine and set aside to cool. 
  3. Add the cream cheese into a large bowl and slowly beat until the cream cheese begins to soften. Then add the sugar and continue to slowly combine.
  4. Individually add the eggs, beating well between each addition. Then, pour in the cooled ganache and slowly incorporate fully. 
  5. Sift in the flour and salt and then beat for 1-2 minutes to ensure there is a smooth mix.
  6. Pour the mixture into the tin through a sift.  Tap the tin on the work surface 3-5 times to remove any air bubbles.
  7. Bake for 27-30 mins (I baked for 27) then remove from the oven and allow to cool before placing in the fridge overnight. 
  8. To serve, remove the Basque from the fridge 10mins before you want to eat. Slice, top with some pistachio paste, a raspberry, some icing sugar and serve!