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Best Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake Recipe

Best Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake Recipe
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5 from 22 reviews

A cloud-like, tender Japanese-style cheesecake with an airy mousse-like interior, golden top, and a delicate balance of sweetness and tang—light, elegant, and perfect for elegant afternoon tea or dessert.

Ingredients

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For the Crust (optional):

  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Batter:

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, separated (yolks and whites)
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

For Finishing (optional):

  • Powdered sugar
  • Edible sugar flowers or mint leaf

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan: Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line bottom and sides of a 7–8‑inch springform pan with parchment. If using, press graham crumbs and melted butter on bottom.
  2. Cream cheese base: In a double boiler or microwave, gently melt cream cheese and butter until smooth. Whisk in half the sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until combined. Add egg yolks one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in milk. Sift in flour, cornstarch, and salt; whisk until smooth.
  3. Meringue: In a clean bowl, whisk egg whites until foamy. Gradually add remaining sugar and beat to stiff, glossy peaks.
  4. Combine: Gently fold one-third of the meringue into the cream cheese batter to lighten, then fold in the rest with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Bake in water bath: Pour batter into pan. Tap gently to release large air bubbles. Place pan in a larger baking dish, fill with hot water halfway up the side. Bake 60 minutes, then turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door closed for 15 minutes. Then crack door open and let cake cool gradually.
  6. Chill: Remove from oven and cool fully on a rack. Optionally dust with powdered sugar or top with delicate sugar flowers before serving.

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