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Tropical Coconut Delight

Tropical Coconut Delight

Make a magical fluffy Japanese cheesecake recipe, a Tropical Coconut Delight cloud. Easy step-by-step guide for a light, jiggly dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 20 g cornstarch
  • 180 g full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 tbsp whole milk
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 70 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice (fresh is best!)
  • Icing sugar, for a dusting

Equipment

  • 7-inch round springform pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Heatproof mixing bowl
  • Flexible silicone spatula
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Large roasting pan
  • Kitchen scale

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and prepare a tall cake pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the cream cheese, butter, and milk over simmering water until smooth.
  3. Whisk the egg yolks with vanilla extract and slowly add to the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Sift in the flour and cornstarch, then fold until just combined.
  5. In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with lemon juice until frothy, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the meringue into the cream cheese batter until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and place it in a roasting pan with water for a bain-marie bake.
  8. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 30 minutes, then lower the heat to 230°F (110°C) for 30 minutes, and finally increase to 275°F (135°C) for 15 minutes.
  9. Let the cake cool in the oven for about an hour with the door ajar, then cool completely on a rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for the best texture.
Store at room temperature for one day, or refrigerate for 3-4 days. Freeze it tightly for up to a month.
Experiment with flavor variations like matcha, chocolate, or citrus zest for added creativity!
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