3 Ingredient Japanese Cotton Cheesecake
Experience the heavenly lightness of 3 Ingredient Japanese Cotton Cheesecake! This simple yet exquisite dessert features a delicate, airy texture that melts in your mouth. With only three ingredients—cream cheese, eggs, and sugar—you can create a show-stopping treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it plain or elevate it with fresh fruit or whipped cream for an unforgettable indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 8 oz (226g) full-fat cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and prepare a larger baking dish filled with water for the water bath.
- Separate egg whites from yolks; whisk yolks with cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a clean bowl, beat egg whites until foamy, then gradually add sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold one-third of the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture, then carefully incorporate the remaining egg whites to maintain fluffiness.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it inside the water bath. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door, and let cool for an hour before refrigerating for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 98mg