Description
Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake – Light as a Cloud is an ethereal dessert that delights with its airy texture and creamy richness. This enchanting cheesecake melts in your mouth, offering a subtle sweetness and hint of vanilla. Perfect for gatherings or a personal treat, it boasts a golden top and silky finish that will impress anyone fortunate enough to indulge. Experience the bliss of this light cake that elevates any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 8 oz (226 g) full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) whole milk
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in egg yolks, milk, flour, baking powder, and vanilla until creamy.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites to soft peaks; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold half of the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the rest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and place it in a larger dish filled with hot water. Bake for about 60 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving plain or topped with fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg