Basque Cheesecake

Preheat oven to 450F

Line 10in springform pan with 2 large pieces of parchment paper so they overlap in the middle. Press and crease so paper sits snug in the pan and leaving 2in of overhang around edge of pan.

Combine cream cheese and sugar in stand mixer with a paddle attachment. Begin mixing on low speed, gradually increasing speed yo high. Mix until smooth and creamy, approx 4-6min. Scrape side of bowl as needed

Whisk together heavy cream and flour in a medium bowl until almost smooth. Add to cream cheese mix and beat on low speed until just incorporated

Add eggs and egg yolk, 1 at a time, beating on medium low speed until combined after each addition. Add vanilla and beat on low until blended

Pour mix into pan

Bake until top is dark brown and sides are still very jiggly, approx 30min

Transfer to wire rack and let cool to room temp, approx 3 hours

Chill uncovered, at least 4 hours

To serve: remove sides of pan and peel prchment paper. Let stand at least 30min and up to 2 hours before serving