Japanese Chocolate Cheesecake

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4.8

27 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    8 pieces

  • Calories

    158 kcal

  • Course

    Cake

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Japanese Chocolate Cheesecake

I love how simple yet impressive Japanese Chocolate Cheesecake is to make with just four ingredients. It combines the light, airy texture of a traditional Japanese cheesecake with the rich, indulgent taste of chocolate, making it perfect for holidays and celebration, or as a sweet treat at home.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 oz (125g) dark chocolate
  • 4 oz (125g) cream cheese
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 110°C (230°F) and position the rack in the lower third of the oven. Grease a 6-inch (non-removable base) baking tin and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the chocolate and cream cheese over simmering water, just hot enough to melt the chocolate—don’t let it boil. Remove from heat, then add the egg yolks and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Add the lemon juice to the egg whites and beat until just shy of stiff peaks. Gently fold the meringue into the cheese mixture in three batches. Pour the well-combined batter into the prepared tin.
  4. Place the baking tin in a roasting pan filled with hot water (about 1 cm or ½ inch deep) and bake in the preheated oven. Bake for 60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Turn off the heat and leave the cake in the oven with the door closed for another 15 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or best overnight.

Notes

  • Recipe contributor: CP Choong
  • When folding the meringue into the chocolate mixture, I do it gently and in batches. Keep the air in the meringue will ensure that the cake stays light and airy. Over-folding can deflate it.
  • I place my cheesecake in a water bath to ensure it bakes evenly and doesn’t crack. This trick helps create a gentle, consistent heat that prevents drying out.
  • DO NOT open the oven door while baking to keep the temperature steady and avoid cracks. Once it’s done, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 15 minutes. This slow cooling helps prevent cracks!
  • Let the cheesecake chill overnight in the fridge for the perfect texture. This process helps the cheesecake firm up, making it easier to slice. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 8pieces Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 71mg (3%) Potassium 143mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 285IU (6%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 33mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 8pieces
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 71mg 3%
Potassium 143mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 285IU 6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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