Miso Basque Cheesecake

Featuring: Shared Cultures Butter Bean Miso
🍰 This sweet-meets-savory twist on the classic Basque-style cheesecake adds umami depth with just a teaspoon of our rich, creamy Butter Bean Miso. Feel free to substitute with any of our sweet white misos for this recipe!

Creamy, caramelized, and full of character.

Basque cheesecake is known for its signature burnt top and custardy center — and now, with miso, it gets a hint of savory complexity that perfectly balances the sweetness. Bonus: this recipe fits two adorable mini Dutch ovens. ✨

🎥 Recipe + video by @crazythickasians

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat cream cheese, room temp
• ⅓ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp corn starch
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg, room temp
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp Shared Cultures Butter Bean Miso

Equipment

• Electric mixer
• 2 mini Dutch ovens (or similar small baking dishes)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
2. In a bowl, add cream cheese and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
3. Add sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract, and miso. Mix until smooth.
4. Add in the egg and heavy cream. Mix until just combined.
5. (Optional) Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve for an ultra-smooth texture.
6. Line the mini Dutch ovens with parchment and divide the batter evenly.
7. Bake for 16–18 minutes, until tops are dark and caramelized but centers still jiggle slightly.
8. Let cool completely. For best texture and flavor, refrigerate and enjoy the next day.

To serve:

Slice, savor, and share! Creamy, sweet, and subtly savory — this cheesecake is unforgettable.