San Sebastian

Caramelized Exterior, Creamy Interior!

This cheesecake was popularized in the early 1990s by a restaurant called La Viña in San Sebastián.

Characteristics:
Flavor: Creamy and rich with hints of a lightly burnt aroma.
Texture: Unlike traditional cheesecakes, it has a soft, almost molten center, with a lightly burnt and caramelized outer crust.
Appearance: The top is browned and often cracked—an iconic feature of this cheesecake.
Color: It is known for its darker color compared to classic cheesecakes.