Burnt Basque Cheesecakein San Francisco
On our menu as “Basque Burnt Cheesecake”. Same dish, printed name.
On the menu
Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Under Sweet Tooth, on the breakfast & brunch menu.
See it on the menuWhere
698 Post StreetSan Francisco, CA 94109Get directions
When
- Breakfast & BrunchMonday – Sunday8:00am – 2:00pm
- DinnerMonday, Wednesday – Sunday5:00pm – 9:00pm
What it is
Burnt Basque cheesecake comes from San Sebastián in the Basque Country. It is baked crustless at a high temperature until the top darkens well past the point a New York cheesecake would come out, which is what gives it a caramelised top and a loose, almost custard centre. The scorch is the recipe, not an accident.
Ours is on the Sweet Tooth list, alongside the molten chocolate cake and the crème brûlée.
Questions people ask
- Is it “burnt Basque cheesecake” or “Basque burnt cheesecake”?
- Both names are used for the same dessert. Our menu prints it as “Basque Burnt Cheesecake”; most people search for it the other way around.
- What makes it different from a regular cheesecake?
- No crust, a much hotter oven, and a deliberately dark top. The centre stays looser than a baked New York cheesecake.
- What is in it?
- Our menu lists this one by name without a description. Ask us on the day and we will tell you exactly how it has been made.
- What other desserts do you have?
- Sweet Dream, a Belgian waffle with Nutella and ice cream; Brioche French Toast; Molten Chocolate Cake; and Crème Brûlée.
