Basque Style Cheesecake - Tarta de Queso

 

Recently a recipe for Basque Style Cheesecake - Tarta de Queso came through my email.  The recipe was from the King Arthur flour company.  I have read a little bit about the dessert, but never seen it.  So, this meant it had to show up on our New Year’s Eve menu.  I am glad it did!  It is rich, custardy, and real delight to eat.

This was obviously my first time to bake this dessert.  Our oven runs a little hot.  When I next make this dessert, I will lower the temperature by 20 degrees.  Even though the top looks really dark and perhaps burned.  It does not taste bad.  Still, I think it will at least look better if it is not quite so dark on top. 

Some subsequent reading has given me some suggestions on ways to improve the cake.  I am already looking forward to making it.  It is super easy.  This recipe is five ingredients! 

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Until next time,

Bon Appetit Y'all

Leslie Bartosh

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