# Oven-Baked Basque Cheesecake Recipe

![Finished Product](./烤箱版巴斯克芝士蛋糕.jpg)

The top of the finished cake may not be as dark as shown in online images because your oven might lack convection or top-only heating functions. If your oven has these features, you can use them to achieve better browning.

Estimated Cooking Difficulty: ★★

## Essential Ingredients and Tools

- Cream cheese: 212g (This is the weight of one block, which is convenient; the original recipe uses 250g)
- Granulated sugar: 60g
- Eggs: 2 large
- Egg yolks: 1 large
- Heavy cream: 120g
- Cake flour: 10g

Optional (Chocolate Flavor)

- Chocolate: 38g (I have only tried melting regular chocolate and mixing it in during the heavy cream step)

## Notes

The ingredients below are for a 7-inch round pan. The original recipe uses a 6-inch round pan.

## Instructions

- Soften the cream cheese by microwaving for 10 seconds, then another 10 seconds.
- Add granulated sugar to the cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add 2 whole eggs and 1 egg yolk, mixing until well combined.
- Add heavy cream and mix until smooth.
- Add cake flour and mix until just combined.
- Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 20-25 minutes (I usually bake for 20 or 22 minutes).
- Let it cool completely, then refrigerate overnight for best results.

## Additional Tips

- It is normal for the cake to jiggle slightly when it comes out of the oven. The texture is not at its best while warm; it must be chilled to taste its best!
- Reference: Xia Chu Fang - Basque Cheesecake 'The Simplest Cake' Zero Failure 🔥 Cheese Lovers

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions for improvement while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull request.