Burnt Basque cheesecake has become incredibly popular of late – it's even featured on Bake Off. (Getty Images) During last night's episode of The Great British Bake Off, contestants were tasked with ...

Basque cheesecake was first invented by Spanish chef Santiago Rivera. He called his creation “Tarta de queso,” which translates to “cheesecake.” However, since most of us think of a certain New ...

Basque cheesecake, also known as "Burnt Basque Cheesecake," originates from the Basque region of Spain. It’s a crustless cheesecake with a distinctively and intentionally burnt top, which gives it a ...

He continues: “A dessert much loved in the Basque Country (which straddles the border of France and northern Spain), it is so good that we put it on the menu at Brasserie Blanc. “I have served the ...