I recently saw one of these beauties on my instagram feed and was intrigued by the hype. Originating in foodie capital San Sebastian to hip bakery Hart Bageri in Denmark, this is a baked cheesecake without a buttery biscuit base but with big caramel butterscotch notes. Its easy to make and such an amazing flavour. I couldn’t quite believe how good it tasted with a few humble ingredients. Visually it looks magnificent I think, it’s burnt looking top and rustic parchment paper dress contrasting with its pure cream centre. I can’t wait to make it for someone else other than my husband (although he is always my most appreciative recipient!), it would be a perfect dinner party showstopper dessert.

There are so many recipes online but I used the following one https://norecipes.com/burnt-basque-cheesecake/ because of the brilliant step by step instructions, useful video and simple ingredients. Mine wasn’t as perfect, possibly because I had to turn up my oven half way through so the middle cooked before the top burnt over however it still tasted really good. Pictures of my first attempt below and recipe!