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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake

Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake
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Vanilla Bean Brown Butter Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that combines the warm, nutty essence of brown butter with a creamy vanilla bean filling, creating an indulgent treat perfect for any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or treating your family to something sweet, this cheesecake will surely impress with its rich flavors and velvety texture. Simple enough for beginner bakers yet elegant enough to wow guests, this dessert comes together effortlessly and can be made ahead of time for ultimate convenience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups cookie crumbs (graham, digestive, or golden Oreos without cream)
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1½ cup browned butter (½ cup plus 1 tablespoon for crust and ¼ cup for filling)
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese (452g total), softened
  • ½ cup labneh or full-fat sour cream
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean, scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla paste/extract)
  • ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean scrapings

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a saucepan, melt unsalted butter until browned.
  3. Combine cookie crumbs, ground pecans, powdered sugar, and browned butter; press into the bottom of a cake pan.
  4. Bake crust for 10 minutes; lower oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
  5. Beat cream cheese with brown sugar, salt, and vanilla until smooth; add labneh and eggs, mixing gently.
  6. Pour filling into crust; bake in a water bath for 60-75 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  7. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for half an hour; refrigerate for at least eight hours before serving.
  8. Whip heavy cream with brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Spread topping over chilled cheesecake slices.

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