Dani Valent's Basque cheesecake
Dani Valent's Basque cheesecake is a rustic dessert made with cream cheese, eggs, sugar, pouring cream and plain flour, finished with fresh cherries. The Thermomix blends the rich batter to a silky consistency in minutes, while the oven delivers the signature caramelised top and creamy centre. An impressive yet simple treat for any occasion, straight from your all-in-one kitchen machine.
About this recipe
Dani Valent's Basque cheesecake Thermomix TM7 style is the rustic Spanish dessert that turns everything you know about cheesecake upside down: no biscuit base, no water bath, and a boldly caramelised dark top that hides a lusciously creamy centre. Searching for an easy cheesecake recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one delivers. Cream cheese, eggs, sugar, pouring cream and plain flour come together into a silky, lump-free batter in minutes, because the TM7 blends far more evenly than a hand mixer ever could. Baked hot and fast, the cake develops its signature burnt exterior while the middle stays wobbly and rich. Crowned with fresh cherries, it becomes an elegant dessert for summer dinners, birthdays or a festive weekend treat. If you have ever feared cracked cheesecakes, this forgiving recipe is your worry-free gateway to bakery-level results.
Preparation tips
- Line the tin with two overlapping sheets of baking paper, leaving generous pleats above the rim so the Basque cheesecake can rise without sticking. The rustic crinkled paper edge is part of the authentic look of this famous burnt-top cake.
- Use full-fat cream cheese straight from the fridge and let the batter rest briefly before baking. A smooth, air-free mixture prevents the cheesecake from puffing too dramatically and cracking, keeping the centre deliciously creamy with fresh cherries on top.
- Serve the cheesecake at room temperature rather than chilled, as the flavour of the caramelised top and the cream cheese filling opens up fully. Add the fresh cherries just before serving so they stay juicy and glossy on every slice.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the plain flour with an equal weight of cornflour or a gluten-free baking blend. The Basque cheesecake batter stays silky in the Thermomix and the caramelised top and creamy centre remain exactly the same, safe for coeliac guests.
- Festive winter variation: swap the fresh cherries for a quick compote of frozen cherries with a pinch of cinnamon and a splash of orange liqueur. Spooned warm over a slice, it turns this rustic cheesecake into a Christmas-worthy dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs cream cheese and sugar directly into the bowl, saving mess. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky mixing - The TM7 blends eggs, cream and flour into a lump-free cheesecake batter in seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Gentle heating - Precise temperature control of the Thermomix warms the cream cheese smoothly without curdling. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Fluffy whipping - The butterfly whisk of the Thermomix whips the pouring cream to soft, even peaks. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grating - The TM7 grates lemon zest finely, dispersing bright citrus notes through the batter. [Grating]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- eggs
- cream cheese
- white sugar
- pouring (whipping) cream
- plain flour
- fresh cherries