If you’ve ever tried New York cheesecake, you’ll notice that it’s quite different from burnt basque cheesecake. First of all, New York-style cheesecake is pretty dense. Burnt cheesecake, though, is incredibly smooth and creamy. Also, classic New York cheesecake has a crust, whereas the basque cheesecake doesn’t. Another difference is that the burnt cheesecake is baked at a high temperature to create the characteristic burnt top, while the New York cheesecake is baked at a much lower temperature to avoid any cracks or scorched tops. Also, classic New York style cheesecake is baked in a water bath, which isn't necessary for this mini burnt cheesecake.