An underbaked mystery, a fine-dining fable, and the recipe of a famous cheesecake hiding in plain sight. We asked a Los Angeles chef for hints about the recipe he developed. He wouldn’t share. But it led us to the source—San Sebastián chef Santiago Rivera—to unlock the mystery.

Spain’s Burnt Cheesecake Breaks All the Rules. And Lord, It’s Good.

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Spain’s Burnt Cheesecake Breaks All the Rules. And Lord, It’s Good.

Spain’s Burnt Cheesecake Breaks All the Rules. And Lord, It’s Good.