Soufflé Cheesecake with $1 Cheese

Name: Soufflé Cheesecake with $1 Cheese
Yield: For an 18 cm (7-inch) round cake pan
Ingredients: 4 1/4 oz (120 g, about 6–7 pieces) processed cheese; 3 large eggs; 1/3 cup (60 g) sugar; 1/3 cup (40 g) cornstarch; 2/3 cup (160 ml) milk; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

れもん姫 @cook_40030308

Cream cheese can be expensive, so I used processed cheese instead! You can make a delicious cheesecake this way!
Recipe background:
Since cream cheese is pricey, I substituted with processed cheese. I was surprised at how tasty it turned out—just as good as using cream cheese! I almost ate the whole cake myself.

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Ingredients

For an 18 cm (7-inch) round cake pan

4 1/4 oz(120 g, about 6–7 pieces) processed cheese
3large eggs
1/3 cup (60 g)sugar
1/3 cup (40 g)cornstarch
2/3 cup (160 ml)milk
1 tablespoonlemon juice

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Steps

1

Separate the eggs into yolks and whites. Keep the egg whites in the refrigerator until ready to use.
2

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, half of the sugar, and the processed cheese cut into small pieces. Microwave for 1–2 minutes. Repeat heating and stirring a few times until the cheese melts. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
3

If lumps remain, transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and melt over medium heat.
4

Once smooth and slightly cooled, add the cornstarch and mix well. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition until smooth.
5

Beat the egg whites until foamy, then add the remaining sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form and the meringue holds when you turn the bowl upside down.
6

Add the lemon juice to the cheese mixture and mix well. Fold in one-third of the meringue using a whisk. Gently fold in the remaining meringue with a spatula, being careful not to deflate it.
7

Pour the batter into a round cake pan. Place the pan in a baking tray filled with hot water and bake at 340°F (170°C) for 50 minutes. Chill in the refrigerator before serving for best flavor.
8

If the top starts to brown too much, cover it with aluminum foil once it’s golden and continue baking for the remaining time.