It s not just Basuku: Bay Area bakers can t make Basque cheesecakes fast enough
The creamy, burnt cheesecake is getting additions like ube and black sesame
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The salted egg yolk Basque cheesecake from Emeryville shop Oui Oui! Macaron comes with a sweet-savory crust.Oui Oui! Macaron
Basuku’s Basque cheesecakes have become one of the biggest hits of the pandemic, sparking long lines for pop-ups, instant sellouts online and constant frustration from those who miss out. But many other Bay Area bakers are also making the burnt-topped, crustless, creamy-centered Basque cheesecakes and they’re infusing flavors like matcha tea and ube into the batter.