Description
Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake is a luxurious baked dessert featuring nutty brown butter notes blended into a rich vanilla bean cheesecake filling over a buttery crust.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 165°C (325°F) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty. Cool slightly.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with half of the browned butter and press into pan. Bake 8–10 minutes and cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Blend in sour cream, vanilla bean seeds, vanilla extract, salt, and remaining browned butter.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until center is slightly set.
- Turn off oven and cool inside with door slightly open.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- Use a water bath to prevent cracks.
- Allow butter to cool before adding to filling.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American