Light and Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake

Ingredients:For the Cheesecake:8 oz (225g) cream  cheese, softened1/4 cup (60ml) whole milk1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar3 large eggs, separated1 tablespoon lemon juice1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 cup (65g) cake flour1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)Instructions:1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Prepare an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and wrapping the outside with aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in.2. Prepare the Batter:Melt Cream  Cheese: In a double boiler or microwave, melt the cream cheese with the milk until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.Mix Yolks: In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add the melted cream cheese mixture and mix until smooth.Sift in Flour: Sift in the cake flour and salt, gently folding until combined.3. Whip Egg Whites:In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy. If using, add cream of tartar and continue beating until soft peaks form. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form.4. Combine Mixtures:Gently fold one-third of the whipped egg whites

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