Earl Grey Basque Cheesecake

• Soften cream cheese for at room temperature

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

• 4 bars (32 oz) full-fat cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs
• 2-3 earl grey tea bags
• Hot cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. 1Place softened cream cheese in a large clear glass bowl.
2. 2Add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the cream cheese.
3. 3Use an electric hand mixer to cream the sugar and cream cheese together until smooth and fluffy.
4. 4Add 6 large eggs one by one to the cream cheese mixture, beating with the electric mixer after each addition until fully incorporated.
5. 5Steep 2-3 Earl Grey tea bags in hot cream in a separate small bowl, pressing and stirring the tea bags to infuse flavor.
6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the main batter.
7. 7Pour the tea-infused cream into the batter, followed by 2 cups of heavy cream.
8. 8Mix all wet ingredients thoroughly with the electric hand mixer until the batter is smooth and well combined.
9. 9Sift 1/3 cup of all-purpose flour directly into the batter using a fine-mesh sieve.
10. 10Use the electric mixer to combine the flour into the batter until it is homogenous and smooth.
11. 11Pour the entire batter through a fine-mesh sieve into another clean glass bowl to ensure an exceptionally smooth final product.
12. 12Line a round springform pan with two layers of crinkled parchment paper, ensuring it fits the sides and extends above the rim.
13. 13Pour the strained batter into the prepared springform pan.
14. 14Bake the cheesecake at 400°F (200°C) for 70 minutes.
15. 15Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
16. 16Unlatch the springform pan and gently peel away the parchment paper from the sides of the cheesecake.

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