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“perfectly crispy tempura cheesecake slice”

Name: Tempura Cheesecake

Summary: Tempura cheesecake is a delicious fusion dessert featuring a slice of creamy cheesecake coated in a light Japanese-style tempura batter and fried until crispy, creating a delightful contrast of textures and temperatures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese-American Fusion
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • For the cheesecake:
  • 4 slices of New York-style cheesecake homemade or store-bought, frozen for 1 hour
  • For the tempura batter:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Pinch of baking powder optional
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Optional garnishes: chocolate sauce berry coulis, powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Freezer
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. Cut your cheesecake into slices about 1-inch thick and freeze for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk with ice-cold water gently.
  4. Sift in the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then stir lightly to combine — batter should remain lumpy.
  5. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Dip each frozen cheesecake slice into the batter, coating completely.
  7. Immediately place into the hot oil and fry for about 1 minute per side until golden and crisp.
  8. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  9. Serve hot with optional garnishes like chocolate sauce or fresh berries.

Notes

Notes:
Keep the batter ice-cold for best crispiness.
Fry in small batches to prevent oil temperature from dropping.
Serve immediately for best results — reheating is not recommended.