Description
Indulge in the light, airy bliss of Spring Japanese Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that feels like a sweet whisper on your palate. This enchanting cake combines a creamy cheese flavor with subtle hints of lemon, making it the perfect treat for any spring gathering. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cheesecake will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining it with parchment paper and greasing lightly.
- Beat the room-temperature cream cheese in a bowl until smooth; gradually mix in the sugar until velvety.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture along with milk and lemon juice until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into wedges and serve plain or topped with fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg