Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake, a dessert that effortlessly blends rich flavors and velvety textures. This cheesecake features an irresistible filling infused with aromatic vanilla beans and nutty brown butter, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for celebrations or cozy nights at home, each slice promises to elevate your dessert experience and leave guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean seeds (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well. Gradually incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the cooled brown butter until smooth.
- Pour filling into the crust; bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 88mg