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The Best Basque Burnt Cheesecake in Toronto

Shania & Peony Wong

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Shania & Peony Wong

The Best Basque Burnt Cheesecake in Toronto

The best Basque burnt cheesecake in Toronto is baked at a high temperature to achieve that signature scorched top. Originated in Spain, this cheesecake has a dark, cracked exterior and is smooth and creamy on the inside. Although it doesn’t have a crust like American cheesecake, the complex and rich caramelized flavours make up for it.

Here are some of the best places for Basque burnt cheesecake in Toronto.

Little Italy

505 College St

Bar Raval

Spanish

There’s always room for dessert, especially if this dessert is a slice or whole Basque cheesecake from this Spanish tapas restaurant in Little Italy.

Bar Raval

Little Italy

505 College St

There’s always room for dessert, especially if this dessert is a slice or whole Basque cheesecake from this Spanish tapas restaurant in Little Italy.

Spanish

Kensington Market

160 Baldwin St #8

Little Pebbles

The Basque burnt cheesecake at this bakery cafe in Kensington Market is available by the slice or as a whole cake. Compared to a Japanese cheesecake, it contains triple the amount of cream cheese and has a burnt outer shell.

Little Pebbles

Kensington Market

160 Baldwin St #8

The Basque burnt cheesecake at this bakery cafe in Kensington Market is available by the slice or as a whole cake. Compared to a Japanese cheesecake, it contains triple the amount of cream cheese and has a burnt outer shell.

Dundas West

1375 Dundas St W

Milou

Finish off your meal with a slice of Basque cheesecake at this French bistro in Little Portugal. It’s baked daily and available as a whole cake as well.

Milou

Dundas West

1375 Dundas St W

Finish off your meal with a slice of Basque cheesecake at this French bistro in Little Portugal. It’s baked daily and available as a whole cake as well.

King West

478 King St W

Patria

Spanish

Enjoy a slice of Basque cheesecake for dessert at this Spanish tapas restaurant on King West. It’s topped with slow-roasted strawberries.

Patria

King West

478 King St W

Enjoy a slice of Basque cheesecake for dessert at this Spanish tapas restaurant on King West. It’s topped with slow-roasted strawberries.

Spanish

Entertainment District

12 Oxley St #101

Millie Patisserie

The mini Basque burnt cheesecake at this patisserie in the Entertainment District has a nice caramelization on the outside and a creamy texture on the inside.

Millie Patisserie

Entertainment District

12 Oxley St #101

The mini Basque burnt cheesecake at this patisserie in the Entertainment District has a nice caramelization on the outside and a creamy texture on the inside.

Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Pancakes

Known for their Japanese souffle pancakes, this spot also has Basque cheesecake that’s available in two flavours. There’s original and matcha, both of which are sold at all of their locations.

Fuwa Fuwa Japanese Pancakes

Known for their Japanese souffle pancakes, this spot also has Basque cheesecake that’s available in two flavours. There’s original and matcha, both of which are sold at all of their locations.

Pablo Cheese Tart

Cheese tarts aren’t the only sweet treats you’ll find at this Japanese cafe near Bay and Dundas. They also have a Basque cheesecake made up of 40% cream cheese, eggs, and cream produced in Hokkaido.

Pablo Cheese Tart

Cheese tarts aren’t the only sweet treats you’ll find at this Japanese cafe near Bay and Dundas. They also have a Basque cheesecake made up of 40% cream cheese, eggs, and cream produced in Hokkaido.

La Petite Colline

This Taiwanese bakery right across J-Town offers a five-inch Basque burnt cheesecake that’s made with more than 40% of cream cheese, locally sourced free-run eggs, Canadian whipping cream and freshly ground Madagascar vanilla beans. It comes with a side of Maldon sea salt flakes to sprinkle on top.

La Petite Colline

This Taiwanese bakery right across J-Town offers a five-inch Basque burnt cheesecake that’s made with more than 40% of cream cheese, locally sourced free-run eggs, Canadian whipping cream and freshly ground Madagascar vanilla beans. It comes with a side of Maldon sea salt flakes to sprinkle on top.

The Good Goods

Specializing in mochi muffins, this small business also has Basque cheesecake available by the slice or as a seven-inch whole cake. Pickup and delivery are available across the GTA.

The Good Goods

Specializing in mochi muffins, this small business also has Basque cheesecake available by the slice or as a seven-inch whole cake. Pickup and delivery are available across the GTA.

Soft Dough Co.

Get their original or espresso Basque burnt cheesecake for delivery across the GTA or pickup near Bathurst and Lakeshore. They also have gluten-free versions for both flavours. Orders can be placed online.

Soft Dough Co.

Get their original or espresso Basque burnt cheesecake for delivery across the GTA or pickup near Bathurst and Lakeshore. They also have gluten-free versions for both flavours. Orders can be placed online.