Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake aka. チーズケーキ (2024)

What can I say – every other cheesecake can just go home :P This Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake is the fluffiest, lightest, airiest, delicious cheesecake you can imagine! Ever! I might sound like I got paid from the “Japanese Cheesecake Lobby” or that I am exaggerating a bit (or a lot) – but that is (both) not the case – it is just an awesome cheesecake! Bye Bye New York Cheesecake! You lost this battle – I am really sorry :P

I’ve seen pictures and recipes all over the internet the last couple years for cakes like this one here. I think it was quite a hype some time ago (when I was not yet blogging). So this cake was on my to-do-list for like “forever” ;) Until last week when I finally made the cotton-like Japanese Cheesecake – or some say Soufflé Cheesecake. I have to be honest – I was a bit worried how it would turn out – you know – soufflés are not the easiest candidates in the kitchen – one wrong move and you can end up with a flat nothing in you hands…

Well – as you can see – it turned out quite good :) I can take it down from my “have to make this one day list” and put it on the “let’s make that more often” list. Sooo delicious! All you can read about this kind of cakes – all true! So fluffy – almost like cotton candy! Just not as sweet. You take a bite and it melts in your mouth… Everybody that got a slice of that cake (there were not too many, cause I ate a lot myself) – well everybody was really delighted! And again I am not exaggerating ;)

Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake aka. チーズケーキ (2)

Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake aka. チーズケーキ (3)

Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake aka. チーズケーキ (4)

It could have looked a bit better – have to admit that. If I only had a better springform. I used a standard one which is not very high. I had to “extend” the edge of the formwith baking parchment, because the cake is basically blowing up while baking, so a standard springform is not high enough. That’s why it looks so different in color – the light base is where the springform tin was and the darker part where the baking parchment reached over the edge of the springform – in that area the cake got more heat and browned much more. You can also see that there are signs of deflating in the skin of the cake. You really have to be very gentle with the cake when moving – and do not even think about opening a window in your kitchen :P Soufflés – they can be bitches. So be careful – the result is a delicious cake (whatever it looks like I suppose) ;)

Oh and one more thing: All ingredients should have room temperature – except the egg whites. I recommend to separate the eggs before, leave the egg yolks on the counter and place the egg whites in the fridge until you need them.

INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN

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14 oz. (400g) cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
1/4 cup (60g) butter, at room temperature
6 large eggs, divided
7 oz. (200g) heavy cream, at room temperature
2 tsp. lemon juice
2/3 cup (80g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
confectioner’s sugar for dusting

400g Frischkäse, Zimmertemperatur
50g Zucker
60g weiche Butter
6 Eier (L), getrennt
200g Sahne, Zimmertemperatur
2 TL Zitronensaft
80g Mehl (Type 405)
100g Zucker
Puderzucker zum Bestäuben

DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG

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1. Grease a 9 inch (23cm) springform tin and line with baking parchment. The baking parchment should go at least 2 inches (5cm) over the edge of the form, because the cake rises a lot. The form has to be placed in a larger pan with water when baked, so I recommend to wrap aluminum foil around the bottom of the springform to prevent water getting into the form. Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160°C).

2. Divide the eggs and place the egg whites in the fridge. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese and sugar (the 1/4 cup) on medium speed until combined. Add the butter in small pieces and mix unil well combined. Add the egg yolks and mix in, add the heavy cream and lemon juice and mix until the batter is smooth. Sift the flour into the bowl and mix well.

3. In a second bowl mix the cold egg whites on medium speed until they foam up. Increase the speed and slowly add the sugar (the 1/2 cup). Continue mixing on high speed for about 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form. You should get a thick and glossy meringue – the volume should have doubled. Add about 1/3 of the meringue to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and mix in. Add the remaining meringue and fold in carefully. Trasfer to the prepared springform and smooth out the top. Let drop on your counter once or twice to get air bubbles out of the batter.

4. Place the springform in a larger baking pan and add boiling water to that pan – the springform should stand in 1 inch (2,5cm) of hot water. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 300°F (150°C) and continue baking for about 30 minutes. Test with a wooden skewer inserted in the center – if it comes out clean the cake is done. Be careful – do not move the cake too much or it will collapse. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for another 15 minutes, then open the door of the oven slightly and wait another 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool down completely inside the springform on a wire rack. When cooled place in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Carefully remove from the form and dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving – the cake is very delicate, so use a warm knife for cutting slices.

1. Eine 23cm (9 inch) Springform einfetten und mit Backpapier auslegen – das Backpapier sollte mindestens 5cm (2 inch) über den Rand der Form hinausragen, weil der Kuchen einiges aufgehen wird. Diese Springform muss dann in eine größere Form gestellt werden, die mit Wasser gefüllt ist, deshalb empfehle ich die Springform noch mit Alufolie einzuwickeln, damit kein Wasser in die Form eindringen kann. Den Ofen auf 160°C (325°F) vorheizen.

2. Die Eier trennen und das Eiweiß in den Kühlschrank stellen, bis es gebraucht wird. In einer großen Schüssel den Frischkäse mit dem Zucker (die 50g) mit der Küchenmaschine bei mittlerer Geschwindigkeit verrühren, bis sich alles gut verbunden hat. Die weiche Butter in kleinen Stücken zugeben und gut unterrühren. Das Eigelb zugeben und unterrühren, ebenso die Sahne und den Zitronensaft – es sollte eine glatte Masse entstehen. Das Mehl in die Schüssel sieben und gut verrühren.

3. In einer zweiten (fettfreien) Schüssel das kalte Eiweiß bei mittlerer Geschwindigkeit der Küchenmaschine/Handrührgeräts aufschlagen, bis es anfängt weiß zu werden. Die Geschwindigkeit erhöhen und den Zucker (die 100g) langsam einrieseln lassen. Auf höchster Stufe für etwa 3-4 Minuten aufschlagen, bis das Eiweiß steif geworden ist. Das Ergebnis sollte eine dicke, glänzende Baisermasse sein, mit etwa doppeltem Volumen. Etwa 1/3 davon abnehmen und vorsichtig unter die Frischkäsemasse rühren, dann die restliche Baisermasse sehr vorsichtig unterheben – es sollte möglichst wenig Volumen verloren gehen. In die vorbereitete Form füllen und die Oberfläche glätten. Ein oder zwei mal auf die Arbeitsfläche fallen lassen (aus geringer Höhe, nicht über den Kopf halten und fallen lassen!), damit größere Luftblasen entweichen können.

4. Die Form in eine größere Backform oder auf ein Blech mit hohem Rand stellen und kochendes Wasser einfüllen – die Form sollte etwa 2,5cm (1 inch) hoch mit Wasser umgeben sein. In der Mitte des Ofens platzieren und für etwa 55 Minuten backen. Die Temperatur auf 150°C (300°F) reduzieren und weitere 30 Minuten backen. Mit einem Holzstäbchen testen, ob noch Teig kleben bleibt und erst herausnehmen, wenn das Stäbchen sauber herauskommt. Vorsicht: Der Kuchen sollte hier nur sehr vorsichtig bewegt werden, da er sonst in sich zusammenfallen kann. Den Ofen ausschalten und den Kuchen für weitere 15 Minuten bei geschlossener Türe stehen lassen. Die Ofentüre dann einen Spalt weit öffnen und weitere 15-20 Minuten warten – danach kann der Käsekuchen herausgenommen werden und auf einem Kuchengitter in der Form komplett abkühlen. Den Kuchen dann für etwa 2-3 Stunden in den Kühlschrank stellen. Vor dem Servieren dann vorsichtig aus der Form lösen und mit Puderzucker bestäuben. Der Kuchen ist sehr fragil und lässt sich am Besten mit einem erwärmten Messer schneiden.

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Japanese Cheesecake aka. Cotton Cheesecake aka. チーズケーキ (9)

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  • Author: Bake to the roots
  • Prep Time: 30
  • Cook Time: 85
  • Total Time: 120
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Ingredients

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  • 14 oz. (400g) cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60g) butter, at room temperature
  • 6 large eggs, divided
  • 7 oz. (200g) heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 2 tsp. lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup (80g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
  • confectioner’s sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9 inch (23cm) springform tin and line with baking parchment. The baking parchment should go at least 2 inches (5cm) over the edge of the form, because the cake rises a lot. The form has to be placed in a larger pan with water when baked, so I recommend to wrap aluminum foil around the bottom of the springform to prevent water getting into the form. Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160°C).
  2. Divide the eggs and place the egg whites in the fridge. In a large bowl mix the cream cheese and sugar (the 1/4 cup) on medium speed until combined. Add the butter in small pieces and mix unil well combined. Add the egg yolks and mix in, add the heavy cream and lemon juice and mix until the batter is smooth. Sift the flour into the bowl and mix well.
  3. In a second bowl mix the cold egg whites on medium speed until they foam up. Increase the speed and slowly (the 1/2 cup) add the sugar. Continue mixing on high speed for about 3-4 minutes until stiff peaks form. You should get a thick and glossy meringue – the volume should have doubled. Add about 1/3 of the meringue to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and mix in. Add the remaining meringue and fold in carefully. Trasfer to the prepared springform and smooth out the top. Let drop on your counter once or twice to get air bubbles out of the batter.
  4. Place the springform in a larger baking pan and add boiling water to that pan – the springform should stand in 1 inch (2,5cm) of hot water. Place in the middle of the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Reduce the temperature of the oven to 300°F (150°C) and continue baking for about 30 minutes. Test with a wooden skewer inserted in the center – if it comes out clean the cake is done. Be careful – do not move the cake too much or it will collapse. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside for another 15 minutes, then open the door of the oven slightly and wait another 15-20 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and let cool down completely inside the springform on a wire rack. When cooled place in the fridge for 2-3 hours. Carefully remove from the form and dust with confectioner’s sugar before serving – the cake is very delicate, so use a warm knife for cutting slices.

Notes

  • Enjoy baking!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10

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