Basque cheese cake

Cheesecake is a dessert prepared with a soft fresh cheese and sugar, combined with either eggs or cream depending on whether it is baked. It can feature a crust or base made from crushed cookies, biscuits, pastry, or sponge cake. This dessert is recognized for its rich, creamy taste and smooth consistency, and is typically served chilled.

Dish family

Cheesecake

Basque dessert

Also known as

Tarta de Queso Vasca

Key ingredients

soft fresh cheese · sugar · eggs · cream