Description
Japanese Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines the richness of cream cheese with an airy, soufflé-like texture. This delightful treat melts in your mouth, leaving you wanting more. Perfect for any occasion, it can be served plain or topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned baker, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with half the sugar until smooth. Add milk and lemon juice; mix well.
- 3. In another bowl, whisk eggs with the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 4. Gently fold the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- 5. Sift flour into the batter and fold until no dry bits remain.
- 6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in a larger baking dish filled with hot water to create steam.
- 7. Bake for 60–70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- 8. Allow it to cool gradually before removing from the pan and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg