Description
A light and fluffy Japanese cheesecake with a delicate texture and subtle sweetness. This cotton-soft dessert combines the richness of cheesecake with the lightness of a soufflé.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese
- Eggs
- Sugar
- Milk
- Flour
- Cornstarch
- Butter
- Lemon juice
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese until smooth
- Separate eggs and create meringue
- Fold ingredients together carefully
- Bake in a water bath
- Cool gradually in oven
Notes
- Cool the cheesecake gradually in the oven with the door slightly ajar to prevent deflation
- A regular cake pan can be used if lined properly with parchment paper
- A slight jiggle in the center is normal and desired
- Avoid overbeating egg whites to prevent cracking
- Can be made one day ahead and stored in the refrigerator
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Japanese cheesecake, cotton cheesecake, souffle cheesecake, jiggly cheesecake
