Description
Spring Japanese Cheesecake is a light and airy dessert that embodies the essence of spring. With its fluffy texture and subtle sweetness, each slice melts in your mouth, making it an unforgettable treat. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake can be enjoyed plain or adorned with fresh fruit or a drizzle of sauce for added flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing until fully blended.
- Gently fold in flour and baking powder until combined.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake in a water bath for 60-70 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg