Description
A delightful Japanese Black Sesame Mochi Cheesecake that combines the rich flavors of black sesame with a creamy cheesecake texture, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups crushed digestive biscuits
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups softened cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup black sesame paste
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and prepare a 9-inch springform pan by greasing it and wrapping the exterior with aluminum foil.
- Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with the melted butter until fully coated, then press into the base of the springform pan to create a crust. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whip the softened cream cheese until creamy and smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until blended. Add the vanilla extract and combine.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the bowl as necessary.
- Gently fold in the heavy whipping cream, black sesame paste, cornstarch, and lemon juice until the batter is uniform.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled biscuit crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Tap the pan lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Place the springform pan inside a larger baking dish and fill it with hot water halfway up the sides of the pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are firm and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the door ajar for about an hour to cool gradually. Then let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Once chilled, remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For added crunch, sprinkle toasted black sesame seeds on top before serving.
- Substitute black sesame paste with tahini for a different flavor variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg