Japanese Cheesecake

Japanese Cheesecake

Author: Calvin Rourke Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes Total Time: 75 minutes
Yield: 8 servings Category: Desserts

Description

A light and fluffy dessert that melts in your mouth, unlike traditional cheesecakes, it’s almost souffle-like.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
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Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Grease and line a round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in sugar and mix until creamy.
  3. 3. Gradually add the milk, stirring until well combined.
  4. 4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. 5. Sift in the flour and matcha powder, and mix until smooth.
  6. 6. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and add a pinch of salt.
  7. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes or until the center is set.
  8. 8. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.