This Is the Dessert You Want to Make This Summer

This loaf version of a basque cheesecake is so creamy and has no crust.
This Is the Dessert You Want to Make This Summer
It’s very important to watch the cheesecake toward the end of its baking time to make sure it doesn’t overbake. Diane Rossen Worthington/TNS
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Basque cheesecakes have been all the dessert rage in restaurants for a while. This creamy caramelized topped cheesecake loaf is my version of the classic rendition. Here, the no-crust cake is baked in a loaf pan rather than a large round pan, so you won’t have leftovers if making it for a group. That’s good news for your waistline, but not-so-good news for enjoying more dessert. This is as rich as you can imagine with cream cheese and whipping cream, and I consider it a special treat. It really is like no other cheesecake teat you might have enjoyed.

The method for this is so easy it’s almost not a recipe. All the ingredients are blended together into a smooth filling in a food processor, then poured into a prepared loaf pan and baked. Crumpling the parchment paper and then uncrumpling it helps the paper line the pan without it popping up. I like to use the precut parchment paper sheets for this.

Diane Rossen Worthington
Diane Rossen Worthington
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Diane Rossen Worthington is an authority on new American cooking. She is the author of 18 cookbooks, including "Seriously Simple Parties," and a James Beard Award-winning radio show host. You can contact her at SeriouslySimple.com. Copyright 2021 Diane Rossen Worthington. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
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