• Lucas
• 21 May, 2026
• • Basque Cheesecake
  • Beginner Dessert
  • Burnt Cheesecake
  • Brian Lagerstrom
  • Baking Basics
  • No Water Bath

Is Basque Cheesecake the Perfect First Baked Dessert for Beginners?

The First Baked Dessert That Actually Works

You’ve been meaning to bake something. Maybe you bought a bag of flour months ago, or you watched one too many baking videos. But every recipe seems to demand a water bath, a perfectly crimped crust, or an exact cooling schedule that feels like a science exam. I remember that feeling well. Then I discovered the Basque cheesecake. It’s the dessert that says, "Yes, you can." A Reddit user recently shared their first-ever baked dessert using Brian Lagerstrom’s recipe, and it came out beautifully. No crust, no water bath, no stress. Just a deeply caramelized top and a creamy, tangy center that sets perfectly after a chill in the fridge.