Irresistible Brown Butter Cheesecake Recipe with 2 Secret Ingredients
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with vanilla bean and brown butter for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 55 mins
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 mins
- Yield: 1 cheesecake (10 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown butter, cooled
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream and brown butter.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg