Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake
Indulge in the luxurious Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake, a dessert that perfectly balances rich creaminess and nutty undertones. This sophisticated cheesecake features a velvety texture infused with fresh vanilla bean, making it an irresistible treat for special occasions or cozy nights in. With straightforward preparation steps, youll impress your guests without any fuss. Serve it chilled for the ultimate dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for brown butter)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 vanilla bean (or 2 tsp pure vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat until golden brown and nutty; let cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add brown butter, sour cream, and scraped vanilla bean seeds; mix until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased springform pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 135g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg