Japanese Cheesecake: The Easy Indulgence You Can Make at Home
Japanese Cheesecake is a fluffy and light dessert that combines the richness of cheese with the airy texture of a soufflé. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion and can be made effortlessly at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 50 grams unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs
- 100 grams granulated sugar
- 60 grams cake flour
- 20 grams corn starch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).
- In a bowl, melt the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Combine the egg mixture with the cream cheese mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour and corn starch until just combined.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a lined cake pan and bake for 60 minutes in a water bath.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add lemon zest to the batter.
- Serve with fruit toppings or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 150 milligrams
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