The Best and Easiest Chocolate Loaf Basque Cheesecake
Sep 01, 2025 09:32 AM
This rich, chocolatey Basque cheesecake in a loaf pan is the ultimate low-effort, high-reward dessert. I’ll definitely be making it again. Let me know if you do too.
Basque cheesecake is all about simplicity. No biscuit base. No water bath. No stress. Just a deeply caramelised crust and a soft, rich centre. It’s meant to be imperfect, and that’s part of the charm.
This chocolate version still gives you that signature dark top and creamy texture, but with the added decadence of dark chocolate. Serve it on its own, or make it extra special with cherries preserved in port, a brandied berry compote, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
I served it at a recent dinner party with a mixed cherry, and berry compote which I flamed with brandy at the table.
Ingredients:
- 150 grams good-quality dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids or higher
- 250 ml 1 cup heavy cream
- 150 grams ¾ cup sugar
- 40 grams ⅓ cup Maizena (cornstarch)
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 500 grams 1 block firm cream cheese
- 3 large free-range eggs
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
40 minutes
Total Time:
55 minutes
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