The best qualities of an airy souffle and a rich and creamy cheesecake, combined.

The texturebouncy and fluffywas so different from the dense, rich American cheesecakes I was used to.

What Makes Japanese Cheesecake Different?

Slice of Japanese Cheesecake Resting on a Plate With the Rest of the Cheesecake

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As the name suggests, this style of cheesecake originated in Japan.

Japanese Cheesecake Vs. For one, Japanese-style cheesecake does not have a crust.

If desired, sprinkle powdered sugar over the top of the cheesecake and serve with fresh berries.

Japanese Cheesecake on a Plate and Garnished With Powdered Sugar and Berries

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Grease the bottom and sides of an 8x3-inch round cake pan with butter.

Line the bottom of the pan with an 8-inch round piece of parchment.

They will overlap and create a collar that is higher than the rim of the cake pan.

On a Small Plate, a Slice of Japanese Cheesecake With a Bite Size on the Fork Next to It, Served With Halved Strawberries

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Set aside while you make the cheesecake.

Put a kettle or pot of water on to boil.

Youll use this for the water bath later.

Round Cake Pan, Buttered and Covered With Two Thin Sheets of Parchment Paper (Making an X) for Japanese Cheesecake Recipe

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Place the egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer.

Place the yolks in a small bowl.

Set the bowl over the simmering water.

Round Cake Pan Lined With More Parchment Paper for Japanese Cheesecake Recipe

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Stir with a whisk until the cream cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.

Remove from the heat.

Whisk in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, then whisk in the egg yolks one at a time.

In One Large Bowl, Egg Whites, and Next to It, a Smaller Bowl With Egg Yolks. The Shells on the Counter.

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Sprinkle cake flour over the batter and whisk to incorporate.

If you remove the whisk, the peak will hold upright but the tip will fold back on itself.

Dont overbeat the meringue, making it crumbly.

Cream, Butter, Sour Cream, and Cream Cheese in a Heat Safe Bowl, Sitting on a Pot of Water (Double Boiler Method) for Japanese Cheesecake

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Be gentle to avoid knocking the air out of the egg whites.

Repeat, incorporating a third of the meringue at a time.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Cream Cheese Mixture Whisked Together Using the Double Boiler Method for Japanese Cheesecake

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Place the cake pan inside a roasting pan that will fit the 8-inch pan inside.

Place both pans on the middle rack inside your preheated oven.

Bake the cheesecake until the top is golden brown and set, about 1 hour.

Egg Yolks Whisked Into Cream Cheese Mixture One by One

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Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 15 minutes.

Remove the water bath and cheesecake from the oven.

Using the parchment paper strips, gently lift the cheesecake out of the pan.

Pile of Sifted Dry Ingredients in the Bowl of Cream Cheese Mixture

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Peel the parchment off from around the sides.

The cheesecake can be served at room temperature or chilled.

If desired, sift powdered sugar on the cake before serving.

Spoon Used to Add Sugar to Egg White

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A serrated knife is the best for making clean slices.

Refrigerate the cheesecake, covered, for up to 1 week, freeze for up to 1 month.

If freezing the cheesecake, defrost overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Meringue on a Stand Mixer Whisk Attachment and More Meringue in the Bowl Below

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Meringue Carefully Whisked Into the Cream Cheese Mixture

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Japanese Cheesecake Batter Added to Parchment Paper Lined Round Cake Pan

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Hot Water Added to a Roasting Pan With the Cake Pan on It

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Baked Japanese Cheesecake Resting in Cake Pan on a Cooling Rack

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On the Cooling Rack, Parchment Paper Removed From Japanese Cheesecake After Lifted From Cake Pan

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On a Small Plate, a Slice of Japanese Cheesecake With a Bite Size on the Fork Next to It, Served With Halved Strawberries

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