Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake, where the nutty richness of brown butter meets the sweet aroma of fresh vanilla beans. This creamy cheesecake is nestled atop a crunchy graham cracker crust, creating a delightful balance of textures and tastes. Perfect for special occasions or as a well-deserved treat, this decadent dessert is guaranteed to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 vanilla beans (seeds scraped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar; press into the bottom of a greased springform pan.
- Brown the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden; allow to cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate vanilla bean seeds and sour cream.
- Pour filling over crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg