Japanese Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. Grease a 9-inch springform cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add cream cheese, and continue to beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
5. Add egg yolks, one at a time, and beat after each addition until well combined.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites on low speed for 1-2 minutes until frothy.
7. Gradually add the cream of tartar to the egg whites and continue to beat on high speed until stiff peaks form.
8. Combine the flour and cornstarch in a bowl then sift them into the cream cheese mixture, and mix until just combined.
9. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
10. Fold ⅓ of the egg whites into the batter until well combined.
11. Add in remaining egg whites and fold until mixture is smooth, but be careful to not overmix.
12. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
13. Bake your Japanese cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the outside is golden brown and the center is slightly jiggly.
14. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before removing the cake from the pan.
15. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serving Suggestions:

This Japanese cheesecake is perfect for a fancy dinner party, or an indulgent treat for yourself after a long day. Serve with fresh berries and whipped cream for a beautiful and delicious dessert.

Verdict:

This Japanese cheesecake is a perfect balance of light and fluffy, while still maintaining that rich and creamy texture that we all love in a cheesecake. The subtle sweetness and vanilla flavor make each bite absolutely heavenly. I guarantee this cheesecake will be a hit among anyone who tries it!