Japanese cheesecake facts for kids
Japanese cheesecake with raspberry jam
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| Alternative names | Soufflé-style cheesecake, cotton cheesecake, light cheesecake |
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| Course | Dessert |
| Place of origin | Japan |
| Created by | Tomotaro Kuzuno |
| Main ingredients | Cream cheese, butter, sugar, eggs |
Japanese cheesecake is a yummy dessert from Japan. It is also called soufflé-style cheesecake, cotton cheesecake, or light cheesecake. This cake is different from cheesecakes you might find in North America.
Japanese cheesecake is usually lighter and not as sweet. It has a special texture that is wobbly and airy, like a soufflé when it's warm. When it cools down, it feels soft and fluffy, similar to a chiffon cake.
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What Makes Japanese Cheesecake Special?
Japanese cheesecake is known for being less sweet than many other cheesecakes. It also has fewer calories because it uses less cheese and sugar. This makes it a lighter treat.
How Is It Made?
The main ingredients for this cake are cream cheese, butter, sugar, and eggs. To make it super fluffy, the egg whites and egg yolks are mixed separately. This helps create that airy, soft texture.
The cake is traditionally cooked in a bain-marie. This is a special way of baking where the cake pan sits in a larger pan of hot water. This helps the cake cook gently and stay moist.
Where Did Japanese Cheesecake Come From?
The recipe for Japanese cheesecake was created by a Japanese chef named Tomotaro Kuzuno. He got the idea during a trip to Berlin, Germany, in the 1960s. He was inspired by a German cheesecake called käsekuchen.
How It Became Famous
Japanese cheesecake became popular all over the world in the 1990s. A famous bakery called Uncle Tetsu's Cheesecake helped make it well-known. This bakery started in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan, way back in 1947. Their special cheesecake became a favorite for many people.
