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Japanese cheesecake
/dʒəˈpæn.iːz ˈtʃiːz.keɪk/
Definition
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A light, fluffy variety of cheesecake originating from Japan, distinguished by its soufflé-like texture created by incorporating whipped egg whites into a custard base, resulting in a jiggly, less dense dessert compared to traditional New York-style cheesecakes.
Examples
After one bite of Japanese cheesecake, my taste buds declared it the undisputed king of wobbly desserts.
She baked a Japanese cheesecake so perfect, it jiggled like it was auditioning for a Jell-O commercial.
My attempt at Japanese cheesecake ended up flatter than my enthusiasm for kale smoothies.
In Tokyo's dessert scene, Japanese cheesecake steals the show by being ethereally light yet decadently creamy.