Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Japanese Cotton Cheesecake, a light and airy dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds. This soufflé-like cheesecake boasts a unique texture that melts in your mouth, making it perfect for any occasion, whether it be a birthday celebration or a cozy afternoon treat. With its rich cream cheese flavor and hint of vanilla, this cheesecake pairs beautifully with fresh fruits or whipped cream. Impress your guests with its visually striking jiggly appearance and satisfy their sweet cravings with every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3/4 cup cream cheese (full fat)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 1/2 tablespoons milk (full fat)
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large egg whites
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Powdered sugar for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a 6-inch round baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt cream cheese, butter, and milk together over boiling water until smooth.
- Remove from heat and whisk in egg yolks and vanilla until combined.
- Sift in cake flour and cornstarch, whisking until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with lemon juice until frothy; gradually add sugar while mixing until medium soft peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the meringue into the batter; then fold in the remaining meringue carefully to avoid deflation.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and place it in a larger tray filled with hot water.
- Bake at 300°F for 30 minutes, then lower to 230°F for another 30 minutes, finishing at 275°F for an additional 13-15 minutes.
- Cool gradually in the oven before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg