Description
An ethereally light and fluffy cheesecake with a delicate jiggle, combining the richness of Western cheesecake with the airy texture of a soufflé. This iconic Japanese dessert has a subtle sweetness and cloud-like texture that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (60ml) whole milk
- 3 tbsp (40g) unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs (separated)
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar (divided)
- ¼ cup (30g) cake flour
- 2 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line 8-inch springform pan with parchment (bottom and sides).
- Melt cream cheese, milk, and butter over double boiler until smooth. Cool slightly.
- Whisk egg yolks with ¼ cup sugar until pale. Add to cream cheese mixture with vanilla and lemon juice.
- Sift flour and cornstarch into batter; mix until just combined.
- In separate bowl, beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Gradually add remaining ¼ cup sugar, beating to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold meringue into batter in 3 additions until no streaks remain.
- Pour into prepared pan. Tap to remove bubbles. Place in water bath (hot water halfway up pan sides).
- Bake 60-70 minutes until golden and set (center should jiggle slightly).
- Turn off oven; leave door ajar for 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan before unmolding.
- Chill 4 hours. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for proper rising
- For taller cake: Use cake strip around pan
- Prevent cracks: Avoid overmixing and sudden temperature changes
- Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 3 days (texture changes when frozen)
- Traditional touch: Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg