Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Directions
- Separate the eggs, placing the egg whites in the fridge to keep them cool.
- Mix together the vegetable oil and milk in a bowl. Gradually add in the cake flour, stirring until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 302°F (150°C).
- Beat the chilled egg whites with lemon juice, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Fold in a scoop of the whipped egg whites into the batter until just combined.
- Line a baking tray with baking mat or parchment paper. Pour in the batter and smooth it out.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool the cake on a wire rack. Cut out small cake bases using a mini cheesecake mold.
- Combine the egg yolks, cornstarch, and 15 g of sugar until well-mixed.
- Heat the milk until simmering, then pour into the egg yolk mixture while whisking.
- Blend the cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Add the egg yolk mixture.
- Whip the egg whites with 20 g of sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until thickened.
- Preheat the oven to 185°C (365°F) again, line a new baking tray with parchment.
- Wrap each mini cheesecake mold with the cake base and fill with cheesecake batter.
- Place the tray into a larger tray filled with water for a water bath. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven once cool, revealing mini cheesecake bites.
Nutrition
Notes
Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Allow cooling completely before removing from molds.
