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Mini Japanese Cheesecakes

Mini Japanese Cheesecakes: Light, Fluffy Bliss in Every Bite

Experience the delightful light and fluffy texture of Mini Japanese Cheesecakes, perfect for small cravings and paired wonderfully with tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 150 ml Liquid Milk Use whole milk for best results.
  • 60 g Butter Unsalted, chopped into pieces.
  • 150 g Cream Cheese Full-fat, at room temperature.
  • 80 g Low Protein Flour Can substitute with cake flour.
  • 25 g Cornstarch No direct substitutions recommended.
  • 6 pcs Eggs Separate whites for meringue.
  • 100 g Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1 tsp Lime or Lemon Juice Enhances flavor and stabilizes meringue.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For Serving
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries For topping.
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For serving.
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar For dusting.

Equipment

  • 10 cm round baking tray
  • double boiler
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 150°C (302°F) and line a 10 cm round baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the milk, butter, and cream cheese in a double boiler until smooth.
  3. Sift in the flour and cornstarch, mixing until smooth and lump-free.
  4. Whisk in the egg yolks until fully incorporated.
  5. Whip the egg whites with lime juice and salt until frothy, then gradually add sugar and whip to medium stiff peaks.
  6. Fold the egg yolk mixture gently into the whipped egg whites.
  7. Pour about 70 g of batter into each mold, leaving space for expansion.
  8. Bake in a bain-marie for 60 minutes until set.
  9. Cool on a wire rack completely before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Mini Japanese Cheesecakes are best served with fresh toppings and can be customized with various flavors and extracts.

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