Fluffy Japanese-Style Cheesecake

Prep Time: 25 minutes | Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes | Chill Time: 2 hours | Serves: 8

This Fluffy Japanese-Style Cheesecake is a dreamy dessert that combines the richness of cheesecake with the airy texture of a sponge cake. It’s delicately sweet, melt-in-your-mouth soft, and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. The secret? Whipping egg whites into a glossy meringue and gently folding them into the cream cheese mixture, creating a souffle-like rise and cloud-like texture.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ½ cup milk, warm

  • 6 large eggs, separated

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar (or lemon juice)

  • ½ cup cake flour (or all-purpose flour sifted twice)

  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ cup raisins (optional)

  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

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