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Japanese Souffle Cheesecake

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake

This Japanese souffle cheesecake will impress you with its jiggly, moist, and tender texture. Stick your fork into that softness, and you’ll find yourself coming back for more. The recipe is also foolproof!
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Course: Cheesecake
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 215kcal
Author: Brenda Maher

Ingredients

  • 150 g cream cheese
  • 40 g all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)
  • 50 g sugar-free milk
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 25 g unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (or vinegar)

Instructions

  • Use a 15 cm loose-bottomed round pan and line it with parchment paper, wrapping it in aluminum foil. Preheat the oven to 160°C to get it ready for baking.
  • Crack 4 room-temperature eggs into a bowl. Separate the yolks from the whites (save one extra yolk for later use) and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, heat 150g cream cheese, 50g sugar-free milk, and 25g unsalted butter on low heat until dissolved. Transfer the cream cheese mixture, sift in 40g flour (or cornstarch), and whisk well. Then, fold in 3 egg yolks.
  • Beat the egg whites with an electric mixer, starting at low speed and moving to medium until foamy. Add 50g sugar in 3 batches, continuing until soft peaks form.
  • Gently mix a third of the beaten egg whites with the yolk mixture. Then, fold the rest together, making sure to preserve the air pockets for a fluffy texture.
  • Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the surface, and tap to remove bubbles. Set the pan in a water bath (using foil to prevent leaks) to ensure even baking and reduce cracking.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 160°C, then reduce the temperature to 100°C for another 60 minutes. Keep the oven door ajar during the last 30 minutes to prevent cracking, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an additional 30 minutes before removing.

Notes

  • Fresh berries, whipped cream, and vanilla ice cream are perfect accompaniments, enhancing the cheesecake’s flavor with sweetness, creaminess, and a cool contrast to the warm cake.
  • Hide cracks with fresh berries or powdered sugar, and serve deflated cakes warm with whipped cream or ice cream. For significantly deflated cakes, repurpose them into cheesecake parfaits or bars for a delicious twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6.6g | Fat: 14.6g | Saturated Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg
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