Brown Butter Japanese Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Brown Butter Japanese Cheesecake is a delicate fusion dessert combining rich brown butter, creamy cheese and subtle matcha notes. This cake brings together all purpose flour, eggs, sour cream and milk with Japanese cheesecake powder to create a light, fluffy texture. With just 20 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes in the oven, this recipe suits anyone looking for an elegant homemade cake that feels both comforting and sophisticated.
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Ingredients
- 200 gbrown butter
- 200 gbutter(for dusting)
- 100 gcastor sugar
- 400 gall-purpose flour(sifted)
- 5 gsalt
- 200 ggranulated sugar(for topping)
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 150 gsour cream
- 200 mlmilk
- 20 gjapanese cheesecake powder
- 10 gbaking powder
- 100 mlvegetable oil
- 20 gsesame seeds(for garnish)
- 10 gmatcha powder(for garnish)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a 20cm (8-inch) round baking pan. Dust the pan with browned butter and flour.
Tip: Use a non-stick pan to prevent cheesecake from sticking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and Japanese cheesecake powder.
Tip: Use a light hand when whisking to prevent flour from becoming too aerated.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, cream the browned butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the large eggs one at a time, followed by the sour cream and milk.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment for this step.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Tip: Be gentle when folding the batter to maintain its texture.
- 5
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Drizzle with vegetable oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds and matcha powder for garnish.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a decorative edge around the cheesecake.
- 6
Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Tip: Let the cheesecake cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
- 7
Dust the cheesecake with browned butter and serve.
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