This basque burnt cheesecake is smooth, ultra creamy and a little gooey, with a rich caramelized crust that forms on its own. It is made from only six ingredients (plus salt). This step by step recipe goes through everything you need to know to get that perfect blackened crust and ultra creamy, gooey center that still holds its shape. Don’t worry, it doesn’t taste burnt at all! It is just heavily browned from all of the protein and delicious fat in the batter. The crust has a deep chocolate-caramel flavor. This cheesecake is much simpler to make than a typical baked cheesecake because you don't have to worry about it burning or cracking!