Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake. Creamy and luscious, with a hint of nutty brown butter and the aromatic vanilla bean, this cheesecake is a showstopper dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
For the filling:
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1 vanilla bean
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Brown butter: In a saucepan, brown the butter over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla bean paste and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined after each. Stir in sour cream and brown butter until fully incorporated.
- Assemble and bake: Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- Cool and serve: Remove cheesecake and cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients for the filling.
- You can garnish the cheesecake with whipped cream and fresh berries before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean, Brown Butter, Cheesecake, Dessert, Cream Cheese
