Burnt Basque Bibingka Cheesecake

Ingredients for Burnt Basque Bibingka Cheesecake

• 500 g cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 250 ml coconut cream
• 1 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tbsp cornflour
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup grated quickmelt or Kraft Eden cheese
• 2 salted duck eggs, sliced
• Banana leaf, cut to fit an 8 x 3-inch springform pan

How to cook Burnt Basque Bibingka Cheesecake

1. 1.Heat the oven to 230°C. Beat cream cheese at medium speed until completely smooth, then beat in sugar until silky.
2. 2.Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in coconut cream and vanilla, then sift in both flours and mix only until smooth.
3. 3.Line the 8 x 3-inch springform pan snugly with banana leaf. Pour in batter and arrange salted duck egg slices over it.
4. 4.Bake for 20 minutes. Scatter cheese over the top and bake 20 minutes more, until darkly caramelized with a gently jiggly center.
5. 5.Cool completely, remove the pan and banana leaf carefully, then chill before slicing.