Tempura Cheesecake Recipe
Looking for a crispy and creamy dessert? Try Tempura Cheesecake Recipe. This treat combines rich cheesecake with crunchy tempura batter.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese = 16 ounces
- Granulated sugar = 1 cup
- Large eggs = 3
- Vanilla extract = 2 teaspoons
- All-purpose flour = 3 cups
- Ice water = 1.5 cups
- Baking powder = 1 teaspoon
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Oil for frying as needed
Instructions
Prepare the Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line pan with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Mix in sugar and vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, beat each.
- Spread mixture in pan.
- Bake for 45 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool, then freeze for 4 hours.
Make the Tempura Batter
- Mix flour and baking powder.
- Add ice water, stir until combined.
Fry the Cheesecake
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut frozen cheesecake into wedges.
- Dip each piece in tempura batter.
- Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use thick cheesecake batter to prevent leaks.
- Chill cheesecake before coating in tempura batter.
- Fry in small batches for even cooking.