How to Make Basque Cheesecake the Right Way (Don’t Burn It!)

ChefSteps April 20, 2025
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The Basque cheesecake, created by chef Santiago Rivera at Restaurant La Viña in Donostia-San Sebastian, is one of the most iconic cheesecake innovations thanks to its “burnt” top and its creamy and custardy center. In this video, chef Nicholas Gavin shows you how to execute the preparation flawlessly. By resting the batter, using a two-stage baking process, and pulling the cheesecake out of the oven before it hits the target internal temperature, Nick demonstrates how to get that deeply burnished—not burnt!—top and the perfectly cooked interior, every single time. For the full recipe and ingredients, sign up for Studio Pass at https://www.chefsteps.com/studiopass. Or, check out our FREE Cheesecake: A Parametric Analysis: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/cheesecake-parametric Recipe: Basque Cheesecake: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/basque-cheesecake Cheesecake: A Parametric Analysis: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/cheesecake-parametric Equipment: Buy a Breville Joule® Oven Air Fryer Pro: https://breville.oie8.net/21W1WG Buy a 9-inch by 3-inch Springform pan: https://www.amazon.com/Fat-Daddios-PSF-93-Springform-Silver/dp/B001VEI060?tag=chefsteps02-20 [Time Codes] 0:00 - How to make a Basque cheesecake 1:00 - Blend cheesecake base 5:24 - Prepare cake pan and cast the batter 10:36 - Bake the cheesecake 12:45 - Cool cheesecake 14:34 - Slice and serve Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/chefsteps https://www.facebook.com/Chefsteps ChefSteps 101: Through science, entertainment, and industry experience, we strive to help every home cook reach their full potential. With more than 1,000 recipes developed in our kitchen, there’s something for everyone. To find out more, visit our website: https://www.chefsteps.com/