Japanese cheesecake tastes eggy because of all the eggs in it, and there are a lot of eggs in it. It’s the eggs that create that fluffy spongy texture.

Think in terms of lean protein and simple accompaniments: white fish, chicken breast or grilled meats, rather than salmon or pulled pork; and relatively plain herbed rice and vegetables instead of rich casseroles or scalloped potatoes.

The main differences between this cheesecake and a standard European/NY baked cheesecake is that the Japanese version is crustless, it uses less cream cheese, and that it has a whole lotta whipped egg whites for lightness. It is super, super fluffy! Check out the fluffiness!

Here are 17 cheesecake topping ideas that will make your already delicious dessert even more phenomenal.

• Fresh Fruit Slices.
• Fruit Compotes.
• Strawberry Compote.
• Blueberry Compote.
• Raspberry Compote.
• Cherry Pie Filling.
• Chocolate.
• Chocolate Shavings.

Cause #1: Egg whites are improperly beaten: either under- or over-beating egg whites can be a problem. Furthermore, if you fold the beaten egg whites with a wrong folding technique, their air bubbles will be deflated, which prevents the cake from rising and developing its fluffiness.

Do you eat Japanese cheesecake hot or cold? To begin with, you can consume Japanese cheesecakes either hot or cold without a doubt. Besides the fluffiness is at its maximum when warm. Additionally the fragrance of butter and egg is irresistible.

Our Japanese Cheesecakes can stay in room temperature for up to 12 hours. We recommend putting them in the fridge as soon as possible, and they can last refrigerated for up to 3 days.

To get a light and airy style of cheesecake, though, it was key to whip the egg whites and fold them into the batter. The addition of cream gives a velvety, smooth texture, but too much of it and you begin to mask the cream cheese flavor.

They have a more fluffy, sponge-like texture than classic cheesecake, thanks to the Japanese technique of whisking the egg whites separately before incorporating them by hand for aeration, but they’ve still got that rich, creamy goodness that you love.

If the oven temperature is too high, the cheesecake will rise too fast, break the structure, and eventually crack. If the heat source is too close to the cake, the cake will also get big cracks. The taste will be fine, and after the cake cools down, the big cracks will be less obvious.

Why does my Japanese cheesecake taste eggy? Similar to dense Japanese cheesecakes, eggy ones are usually due to the same issues like over whipped meringue, deflated meringue, or not baking the cheesecake long enough. The other possible cause is that more flavoring is needed.

Baked cheesecakes need to contain some egg as the egg thickens the cheesecake mixture as it bakes, in a similar way to a baked custard, so it is possible that you are more sensitive to the egg flavours within the cheesecake or maybe did not add quite enough flavouring (such as vanilla).

Eggs give custards and cheesecakes their extra smooth and rich texture, but don’t go overboard. In fact, adding too much egg to your recipe will cause the dreaded “cheesecake canyon” on the surface. Over-done cheesecake is dry and crumbly.

How to Fix A Cracked Cheesecake

1. Chill your cheesecake. Fixing cracks works better when your cheesecake is cold.
2. Press the cracks closed as much as possible using clean fingers.
3. Dip an offset spatula in hot water so it gets nice and warm.
4. Repeat step 3, wiping the spatula between in time, until your crack is gone.

A little bit of cornstarch or flour in the cheesecake batter is insurance against cracking and makes the cake easier to cut into clean slices, though it does change the texture of the cheesecake a bit.

Big, showstopper cheesecakes baked without a water bath are more likely to overbake, which will give them a curdled texture, cracks in the surface, and lopsided tops.

Some recipes contain a small amount of starch, such as flour or cornstarch. These cheesecakes have a more cake-like texture. Cheesecake recipes that do not contain flour are luxuriously smooth and dense. For cheesecake, the trick is to create a lump-free batter without whipping the eggs too much.

Cheesecake Accomplished Avoid Overmixing: Unlike other cakes, where beating air into the batter is key, overmixed cheesecake can rise, fall and then crack from that excess air. Keeping ingredients (cheese, eggs, liquids and flavorings) at room temperature can help.

If the batter is lumpy, the finished cheesecake will not be smooth, but gritty. Softened, room temperature cream cheese mixes easily with the other ingredients. The eggs and other ingredients must also be room temperature.

Do not attempt to remove your cheesecake from the pan until it has chilled overnight, at least 12 hours. This will ensure that it is firm enough to avoid breakage.

One common problem with cheesecakes is that the cream cheese being used adds too much moisture to the cake itself, which can cause it to become runny. This is why many cheesecakes are baked, as they include eggs and other ingredients to add thickness to the cake.

Confectioners’ Sugar: A smidge of confectioners’ sugar thickens the filling, while also keeping it light. I tested with flour and cornstarch and both left a chalky aftertaste. I recommend sticking with confectioners’ sugar. Sour Cream: Add a little sour cream for that trademark tangy cheesecake flavor.

You can tell the doneness of your cheesecake by gently shaking it. This jiggly center is perfectly okay because the texture of the cheesecake will firm up when cold, usually overnight in the refrigerator until it’s completely cold and chilled through or for at least 6 hours after cooling on a wire rack.

After you’ve made and par-baked the crust, wrap the outside of the pan in a double layer of heavy-duty foil, covering the underside and coming up the edges. Why? Your beautiful cheesecake crust keeps the filling from leaking out, but the foil helps protect against the water leaking into the cake.

DO NOT WORRY! Slice, cut, scoop just the cake portion (not the crust) into a smaller dish — preferably something with sides like a bowl or ramekin. Cover and put in the fridge. Crush some graham crackers like you’re making another crust only with larger pieces.

I still recommend that you use the aluminum foil wrap around the cheesecake pan. The aluminum foil still offers a good buffer to the heat. High heat and baking too quickly is the main reason that a cheesecake becomes dense and not creamy.

Always prebake your crust before filling it with the cheesecake filling. Even if the recipe doesn’t call for baking the crust first, place it in the oven for about 10 minutes. This will keep it perfectly crispy and ready for a delicious filling.

Baking a Graham Cracker Crust If you decide to bake the graham cracker crust, you will be essentially melting the butter with the sugar to set the crust. It will also serve to make the graham cracker crumbs a bit crispier. You can bake the crust in the oven at 375 degrees for six to nine minutes.

And, if you are wondering, ‘Should cheesecake jiggle after baking? ”, yes, it’s perfectly normal for the cheesecake to jiggle after baking. It doesn’t mean it’s undercooked. Trust your thermometer and turn off your oven, leave the oven door open and let your cheesecake completely cool down.

WHY IS MY GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST HARD? You may have added too much butter to the recipe, which hardens when refrigerated. Pressing too hard when forming the crust to your pan. You want to press hard enough to get a good shape and keep the crumbs in place, but don’t go overboard.