Nutrition
- Protein7%
- Fat71%
- Carbohydrates22%
Estimate for a typical portion of this dish; the venue's recipe may differ.
About the dish
A crustless cheesecake characterized by its deeply caramelized, burnt top and creamy, soft center. It is baked at a high temperature to achieve its signature texture.
- Cuisine
- Spanish (Basque)
Typical ingredients
- cream cheese
- eggs
- sugar
- heavy cream
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.
History of the dish
Basque Country, Spain · 1988
- Origin
- Basque Country, Spain
- Dates from
- 1988
Read more
Basque cheesecake (Basque: euskal gazta-tarta, Spanish: tarta de queso vasca), is a crustless cheesecake. It was created in 1988 by Santiago Rivera, chef and owner of the restaurant La Viña in San Sebastián in the Basque Country, Spain.
Excerpt from the Wikipedia article “Basque cheesecake” · version used · CC BY-SA 4.0
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