4 Delicious Basque Cheesecakes You Must Try!

A Japanese patissier Saori Katsura was fortunate enough to get a chance to learn from the best in the industry. Having left the world renown "La Vina Bar" whose cheescake is legendary, she went on to open her own store “Gazta” in Tokyo.

Having tasted it myself, I can say without a doubt that the taste was quite exquisite. But the food world being what it is, she isn't the only one in town.

Since opening in July 2018, Gazta has had people lining out the door. Once you're inside Gasta, you'll have the choice of getting one 8cm Basque Cheescake for 760 yen, 4 for 3,040 yen or 6 for 4,560 yen. You can even get a 15cm sized one for 4,320 yen.

Basque Cheesecake 760 yen

Rank #1

The first thing you might notice is the creamy cheese filling. The texture is so rich and creamy that it somewhat resembles the texture of pudding. That accompanied by the slightly charred crust takes it all the way home. I'd recommend that you take it in small bites and savor the taste. Otherwise it'll be gone in the blink of an eye.

Worth the wait without a doubt. A clear winner coming in at number 1.

Creamy and velvety cheese filling

Add organic maple syrup all the way from Canada

Preperations:

It is best eaten when you take it out of the refrigerator and keep it at room temperature for around 10-15 minutes.

Toppings you can add:

① Canada's finest organic maple syrup + 100 yen
② French Breton salt + 60 yen
③ Homemade caramel sauce +100 yen

As you can tell from the picture, I tried adding the maple syrup. It added that extra punch I was looking for.

3 minutes on foot from Shirokane Takanawa

Store information:

Name: GAZTA
Address: 1-14-10-1F, Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 9: 00 - 19: 00
Regular holiday: Monday
TEL: 03-3440-7495

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Rank #2

Compared to Ganzta, this Baschee has a lighter taste. That doesn't mean it isn't flavorful. On the contrary, I would personally say that it has the most flavors. It came in three waves. Initial taste is a light sweet breeze, which is then followed by a rich thick texture (the charred crust), finished by a third soft creamy after-taste, leaving you wanting to go through the whole cycle once more.

The problem with this Baschee is that you might end up eating too much of it; a problem for those trying to keep their waistline in check. Thankfully, it's easier on your wallet.

Product information:
Release date: 2019/09/01
Price: 431 yen
Calories: 305kcal

Lawson has sold more than 1 million baschee in just 3 days. That alone should tell you just how popular these little cakes are. It was so popular at one time that it was hard to buy one before it sold out!

Rank #3

We are now exiting the world of fine dining, but don't let my words deceive you.
Even though you can tell the big difference from the previous two, you're still getting a lot of bang for your buck. Equilibrium is the word that comes to mind. Not too thick, not too light, it's as if Goldilocks visited the factory where it's made.

For 215 yen, it's insane that something this cheap can taste this good. This should be the standard level of quality you should come to expect when eating a Basque Cheesecake. Or perhaps that's asking too much.

Product information:
Release date: 2019/03/26
Size: about 6 cm in diameter
Price: 215 yen (tax included)
Calories: 260kcal

Coming in at last place is Seven-Eleven's Basque Cheesecake. Again, bringing something different to the table.

Rank #4

Being a regular shopper at Seven-Eleven, I can now recognize when something tastes Seven-Eleven-ish. It sounds ridiculous, but it's true. When I ate their baschee, I thought to myself "this has to be Seven-Eleven". That is just the branding power they have attained.

You will notice that it doesn't have a scorched surface and that it isn't covered with a caramel coat. It has seperated itself from the rest with its own rich taste brought on without the heavy sweetness of maple. This makes it the easiest one to eat as a dessert.

The amazing thing about all four of these Basque Cheesecakes is that there is no actual first place nor last place. To me, it's all situational. Do you want something incredibly rich, or perhaps something light & breezy, or maybe you're looking for balance? In any case, they were all a treat.

Product information:
Release date: 10/8/2019
Size: about 6.5cm in diameter
Price: 257 yen (tax included)
Calories: 360kcal