Description
Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake is a sensational dessert that marries the nutty richness of brown butter with the creamy delight of vanilla cheesecake. This show-stopping treat features a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety filling, making it perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home. With its luxurious flavors and elegant presentation, this cheesecake is sure to impress and satisfy everyone’s sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz softened cream cheese (2 packages)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1–2 vanilla beans, scraped
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a springform pan.
- 2. In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 3. In a saucepan, brown the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden and nutty, then let cool slightly.
- 4. In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla beans, eggs one at a time, then mix in the browned butter.
- 5. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until slightly wobbly in the center.
- 6. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour to prevent cracks. Cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg