Salted caramel cheesecake reflects the American trend of the late 2000s that balances sweetness with sea salt in baking. He is a star of pastry shops in Brooklyn and London. The salty-sweet contrast makes it a sophisticated and addictive dessert.
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Salted Caramel Cheesecake
Salted caramel cheesecake with toffee topping and flaked salt.
- USA
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- medium
35 min
Tiempo de Preparación
10
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 480 kcal
- Protein 7 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 34 g
- Sodium 420 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Salted Caramel Cheesecake is a preparation from the United States with medium difficulty. Reserve about 90 minutes in total (35 for mise en place and preparation, 55 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 200 g of crushed digestive biscuits.
- Have ready: 80 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 750 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 150 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 3 eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Prepare cookie base; refrigerate removable mold
Prepare cookie base; refrigerate removable mold.
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Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs
Beat cream cheese with sugar; add eggs, cream and vanilla.
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Pour and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes; cool and refrigerate
Pour and bake at 160 C in a double boiler for 50 minutes; cool and refrigerate.
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Caramalize sugar with water until amber in color; remove from heat
Caramalize sugar with water until amber in color; remove from heat.
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Add cream and salted butter, stirring carefully until smooth sauce
Add cream and salted butter, stirring carefully until smooth sauce.
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Pour salted caramel over cold cheesecake and let set for 2 hours.
Pour salted caramel over cold cheesecake and let set for 2 hours. Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better.
Let it cool for the indicated time: the structure settles and cuts or unmolds better
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Garnish with flaked salt before serving.
Garnish with flaked salt before serving. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version with pecans in the caramel.
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