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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes for the crust, 55-65 minutes for the cheesecake
  • Total Time: 5 hours (including cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert with a rich, nutty brown butter flavor and aromatic vanilla bean, all set in a buttery graham cracker crust for a luxurious treat.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

¼ cup brown sugar

3 tbsp unsalted butter (for filling)

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix well. Press into the bottom of the springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow it to cool.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking until golden brown and nutty (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla bean paste (or fresh vanilla bean seeds) and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in sour cream and browned butter until fully combined.
  4. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to set further.
  5. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  6. Optional: Drizzle with caramel or chocolate ganache for extra decadence.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crumbs.

To make it dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese, butter, and sour cream alternatives.

For extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of caramel sauce or fresh berries as a topping.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 105mg

Find it online: https://amytasty.com/vanilla-bean-brown-butter-cheesecake/