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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

Indulge in Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake Bliss

This Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake combines creamy richness with nutty depth for a crowd-pleasing dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs For a twist, try chocolate cookie crumbs.
  • 6 tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar White sugar can be used if necessary.
Filling
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter Browned.
  • 4 packages Cream Cheese 8 oz each, softened.
  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste Or seeds from 1 vanilla bean.
  • 4 large Eggs Incorporate one at a time.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can serve as a substitute.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Crust Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar until well blended. Mix until it resembles wet sand. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty. Transfer to a bowl to cool slightly. Beat in cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, then add vanilla bean paste.
Adding Eggs
  1. With the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time. After all are incorporated, mix in sour cream and cooled browned butter until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until edges are set. Turn off the oven and let it cool inside for an hour.
Chilling
  1. Remove cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Monitor the butter closely during browning for optimal flavor.

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