Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake. This luxurious dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling enhanced with aromatic vanilla beans and nutty brown butter, making it a sophisticated choice for any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or as a special treat for yourself, this cheesecake is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. Serve it plain or topped with fresh berries for an irresistible finish that adds a burst of color and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed. Gently fold in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until golden brown; allow to cool slightly before folding into the batter.
- Pour batter over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center remains slightly jiggly.
- Cool gradually in the oven with the door cracked for one hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (110g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg