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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

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This Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake combines rich flavors and a creamy texture, making it a luxurious yet simple dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Browned for flavor
  • 2 cups Graham Digestive or Golden Oreo Cookie Crumbs
  • 1 cup Pecans, Ground Can be omitted for nut-free version
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Ensure it’s fresh
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packages Full-fat Cream Cheese Use bricks, not spreadable
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or Labneh Labneh is a great alternative
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for even mixing
  • 1 each Vanilla Bean Or substitute with 2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Enhances all flavors
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream For whipped topping

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • 8–9 inch cake pan
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden brown and nutty, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Make the crust by mixing cookie crumbs, ground pecans, and brown sugar with half of the browned butter. Press into a greased cake pan and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the filling by beating cream cheese, brown sugar, salt, and reserved browned butter until smooth, then blend in sour cream and vanilla bean seeds, followed by the eggs.
  4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and bake in a water bath at 325°F for 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Chill thoroughly in the fridge for at least 8 hours.
  6. Make whipped cream by beating heavy cream with brown sugar and salt until soft peaks form.
  7. Serve slices topped with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for easy mixing and a smooth filling. Watch the butter while browning to avoid burning. Chill for at least 8 hours for best flavor.

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