Japanese Cheesecake Recipe

Serious Eats

May 21, 2025

How to Make the Silkiest, Airiest Japanese Cheesecake Ever

Unlike its American cousin, Japanese cheesecake is light and bouncy, with a fluffy, cotton-like texture that comes from whipped egg whites in the batter. It’s subtly sweet and tart, with just the right amount of richness from cream cheese and heavy cream.