Strawberry Cheesecake with Breton Shortbread

Recipe by Chef Sylvain - Long live pastry!

A creamy strawberry cheesecake, resting on a crunchy Breton shortbread crust, caramelized with a torch. Ideal for special occasions or an everyday indulgent dessert.

MediumAmericanServes 8

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Source Video
2h 50m
Prep
1h 30m
Cook
31m
Cleanup
4h 51m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$15.20
Per serving:$1.90

Critical Success Points

  • Melt the butter without burning it
  • First shortbread bake at 170 °C
  • Second shortbread bake at 160 °C
  • Initial cheesecake bake at 210 °C
  • Temperature drop to 90 °C and slow bake
  • Complete cooling in the closed oven
  • Torch caramelization

Safety Warnings

  • Melted butter is very hot; handle with care.
  • Use the torch away from flammable materials and wear protective gloves.
  • The oven reaches high temperatures; use kitchen gloves.

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