Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake

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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake 🍰☁️

⏱ Preparation Time

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cooling Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: About 2 hours 45 minutes
  • Servings: 8–10 slices

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Batter

  • 250g (9 oz) cream cheese, softened
  • 50g (¼ cup) unsalted butter
  • 100ml (⅓ cup + 1 tbsp) whole milk
  • 6 large eggs, separated
  • 70g (½ cup) cake flour
  • 20g (3 tbsp) cornstarch
  • 120g (½ cup + 2 tbsp) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Optional for Serving

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
  • Fresh berries

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line the bottom and sides of an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the cream cheese mixture: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, melt the cream cheese, butter, and milk together. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  3. Add the egg yolks: Whisk the egg yolks into the cream cheese mixture along with vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt.
  4. Add dry ingredients: Sift in the cake flour and cornstarch. Whisk gently until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Whip the egg whites: In a separate clean bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the sugar and continue beating until soft peaks form.
  6. Fold gently: Fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the batter to lighten it. Then gently fold in the remaining egg whites in two additions.
  7. Prepare a water bath: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place the cake pan inside a larger baking dish and carefully add hot water to the outer dish.
  8. Bake: Bake for about 1 hour 20 minutes, until the cheesecake is golden, puffed, and gently set in the center.
  9. Cool slowly: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly open for about 15 minutes. Remove and let it cool completely.
  10. Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh berries if desired. Slice gently and enjoy the soft, fluffy texture!

✨ Tip: Avoid opening the oven door while baking, as sudden temperature changes can cause the cheesecake to collapse.