Description
Japanese cheesecake is a light and fluffy dessert that melts in your mouth, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. With its delicate texture and stunning presentation, this delightful treat is ideal for any occasion?from celebrations to casual gatherings. Impress your guests or treat yourself to a slice of this heavenly creation that?s sure to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Powdered sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 320?F (160?C). Prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and half of the granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together the remaining sugar, flour, and baking powder. Gradually fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture.
- Slowly pour in milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan. Place this pan in a larger dish filled with hot water to create a water bath.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow cooling gradually.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg