No one is surprised by cheesecake nowadays, although not so long ago we didn’t even know such a word. But there are still recipes that can amaze you with their taste. Have you ever tried an outlandish cheesecake? Wonderful, extraordinary, and surprising? Japanese cheesecake has an airy and delicate texture. It is often compared to a sponge. It is this characteristic that gave the cheesecake its romantic name “cotton” – it is the most tender! The texture is so creamy and melting that it resembles a mousse dessert or a delicate baked soufflé, but even that comparison cannot convey how marvelous Japanese cheesecake is.

There are many peculiarities in the preparation of the Japanese dessert. First, it uses a lot of eggs, and flour is often replaced by cornstarch. It has no base. This dessert probably also doesn’t need to be refrigerated after cooking. The temperature is very influential in baking. The oven should be preheated to 180-200 degrees, and the cheesecake should be placed on the very bottom of it. The cottage cheese is beaten with butter and sugar until smooth and homogeneous. Chef can add vanilla extract, white chocolate, and other fillers to it. For the preparation you can use both Philadelphia cheese and mascarpone. The cheesecake is made in a water bath. Traditionally, the cake is decorated with powdered sugar and berries.

Japanese cheesecake makers have always been very creative. That’s why you can find the most unusual flavors of cheesecake in the local cafes, for instance, with the addition of garlic. But most significantly, the cheesecake is still very fluffy and just melts in the mouth. It is very suitable for the festive table and just for a tasty breakfast. Many people fall in love instantly, permanently and irrevocably. All over the world there are long lines of people wanting fresh, flavorful cheesecake.

Chef Yamashita

Chef Yamashita

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Japanese cheesecake is a dessert with a silky texture and delicate flavor. It cannot be compared to other desserts. It really is something new and fresh. Japanese cheesecake incorporates all the best qualities of other desserts: the puffiness of the biscuit, the tenderness of the cream, and the lightness of the soufflé. Only in Singapore can you try this dish!