Basque Cheesecake: Why It's Taking Over The World

🎙️ EP142 – The Rise of the Basque Cheesecake. On the road to Etxebarri, Eric chats with José Pelares—chef, entrepreneur, and founder of LA VASCA, Colombia’s cult-favorite Basque cheesecake brand. From nostalgic late-night cheesecake sessions in San Sebastián to adapting the classic recipe for a new audience, the two dig into what makes this dessert so addictive.🎧 Topics Covered in This Episode:🍰 The Cheesecake Origin Story – How a late-night craving turned into a brand🇨🇴 Exporting Flavor – Bringing Basque cheesecake to Colombia🧂 Salt > Sugar – Why the best cheesecakes aren’t that sweet🍪 Cookie Base Controversy – Breaking tradition or improving it?🐐 Mamia & Sheep’s Milk – Basque desserts in all their minimal glory🍠 Sweet Potato, Matcha & Dulce de Leche – Remixing the recipe💡 Tips for Home Bakers – How not to mess it up🧀 Cheesecake Cheese? – From secret cheeses to white mold crusts🍷 Pairings We Love – From Sauternes to Pacharán📈 Going Viral – Runny centers, arepa confusion, and social media gold📩 Follow & Support Us:🍽️ Everything in one place: https://linkin.bio/potluckfoodtalks📸 Instagram: @potluckfoodtalks▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/@potluckfoodtalks💙 Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/potluckfoodtalks📢 Want to advertise with us? potluckfoodtalks.com/advertise-on-the-podcast🔥 Enjoy!