Description
Light, fluffy, and delicately sweet, these Japanese Cheesecake Bites are mini versions of the classic soufflé-style cheesecake. Each bite is airy and creamy with a golden top and soft center—perfect for parties, tea time, or an elegant dessert platter.
Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs, separated
3 tbsp (45 ml) whole milk
2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for yolk mixture)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for meringue)
2 tbsp (16 g) cake flour, sifted
1 tbsp (8 g) cornstarch
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp lemon juice (optional)
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare a muffin tin or small ramekins lined with parchment paper.
Melt the cream cheese, butter, and milk together in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Whisk in egg yolks, vanilla, and lemon juice. Sift in flour and cornstarch, mixing until smooth.
In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and salt; continue whisking to soft peaks.
Gently fold the meringue into the cream cheese base in three parts, keeping as much air as possible.
Pour batter into molds and tap lightly to release large air bubbles.
Place molds into a larger pan filled with hot water (bain-marie). Bake for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden.
Turn off the oven and leave the door slightly open for 10 minutes before removing the cheesecakes.
Cool completely and chill if desired before serving.
Notes
For a softer texture, serve warm from the oven. For a denser texture, chill for a few hours.
Add flavor variations such as matcha, chocolate, or fruit puree.
Avoid overmixing the batter to preserve the soufflé texture.
The water bath prevents cracking and ensures an even bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking (Water Bath)
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake bite
- Calories: 125
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg