3-Ingredient Souffle Cheesecake

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This souffle cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth light and delicate. With just 3 ingredients, this cake is easy to make and can be customized any which way!



 

OMG, do I have a treat for you today!!!

This ultra-light and airy soufflé cheesecake is so incredibly delightful! It’s very similar to popular Japanese cotton cheesecake, but it only requires 3 ingredients!!!

I wish I can take the full credit for this genius idea, but I can’t. You may have seen a similar recipe with white chocolate. But I wanted to simplify it even further, so I substituted sweetened condensed milk for melted white chocolate. And voila, it turned out phenomenal!!!

How to Make Souffle Cheesecake:

Step 1. Prepare the pan

  1. For this recipe, you’ll need 8-inch springform pan with high sides, at least 2.5 inches tall.
  2. And line the pan with a parchment paper.

Tip

Make sure to cut the parchment paper for the sides taller than the pan. The cake rises pretty high during baking.

But keep in mind that it falls back to its original height, and it’s totally normal.

Step 2. Make the batter

  1. Separate the egg whites and yolks. Be careful not to break the yolk, because you don’t want any yolk get into your egg whites.
  2. Whip cream cheese until fluffy and then add sweetened condensed milk.
  3. Next, stir in egg yolks and beat until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  5. Now gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Gently mix everything until well combined.

Step 3. Bake

  1. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  2. Place the cheesecake in a preheated 325°F oven and place a baking pan filled with water on the lower rack.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes.
  4. Then turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 40 minutes.

Tip

Baking a souffle cheesecake in a humid environment helps to prevent cracks on top.

Step 4. Chill

As tempting as it is, you can’t serve the cheesecake as soon as it cools.

  1. After it comes to room temperature, remove the sides of the springform pan and peel off the parchment paper.
  2. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight.

How do you prevent souffle cheesecake from cracking?

Bake the cheesecake in a humid environment for gentler cooking. It’ll minimize the chance of cracking. But hey, if your cheesecake has a small crack on top, don’t sweat. No baking police will be knocking on your door to write you a ticket for that. I promise.

Tip

Cover up any cracks by dusting the cake with powdered sugar and topping with fresh fruits.

And yes, there is a tiny crack under that pile of pomegranate seeds as well. What really matters is its not-too-sweet, melt-in-your-mouth light and delicious taste and texture!

How to serve this cheesecake:

This basic cheesecake is SO versatile. Since there’s no additional flavors, you can serve it with all kinds of delicious sauces:

Souffle Cheesecake Variations:

Why stop with basic version, when you can also enjoy Lemon Souffle Cheesecake and Milk Chocolate Souffle Cheesecake!!!

Watch How to Make This Below!
Souffle cheesecake on a white plate
4.65 from 14 votes

Soufflé Cheesecake

This souffle cheesecake is melt-in-your-mouth light and delicate. With just 3 ingredients, this cake is easy to make and can be customized any which way!
Prep: 1 hour
Cook: 45 minutes
Total: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 large eggs at room temperature
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1 can (14oz) sweetened condensed milk

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). (Note: If you watched the video, you may have noticed difference in oven temp. I made a mistake in the video. This cheesecake needs to be baked at 325°F.)
  • To prepare the pan: You'll need 8in (20sm) springform pan and at least 2.5in (6cm) deep.
  • Cut 3.5-inch (9cm)-wide long strip and 8-inch (20cm) round circle of parchment paper. Line the sides and the bottom of the springform pan with the prepare parchment paper. Set aside.
  • To make the batter: Separate the egg whites and yolks.
  • In a mixing bowl with paddle attachment, or using a handheld electric mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
  • Add condensed milk and beat for another minute.
  • Then add the egg yolks and continue to beat until well combined, 2-3 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until hard peaks form. Make sure the bowl and the beaters are squeaky clean and free of grease. (Tip: Egg whites at room temperature are easier to beat and reach stiff peaks faster.)
  • Fold in half of the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture. Then add the remaining egg whites and gently fold until well-combined and no white streaks are visible.
  • Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and tap on the counter a few times to release any air bubbles.
  • To bake: Place a baking sheet on the lower rack of the oven and pour about 2 cups of boiling water.
  • Put the cheesecake pan on the middle rack above the rack with water bath.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and cool the cake in the oven for 40 minutes.
  • Then bring the cheesecake out of the oven. Remove the sides of the springform pan and gently peel off the parchment paper from the sides.
  • Cool completely on the counter, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight. This affects the taste and texture of the final cheesecake.
  • When ready to serve, gently remove the parchment paper on the bottom. Make sure the cheesecake is chilled and set completely. Transfer the cheesecake onto the serving platter. If desired, dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh fruits.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 12g
Fat: 22g
Sugar: 37g
Sodium: 257mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

This recipe was originally published on December 22, 2014.

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171 Comments

  1. Hola una pregunta el molde con la mexcla se pone adentro fe una charola con agua ? O el molde se pone encima de una rejilla y en la parte de abajo se pone una charola,con agua? Esa es mi duda gracias

    1. ¡Hola! La bandeja con agua se coloca en un estante inferior y torta de pan es en el estante de arriba. Tengo un paso a paso la foto en el post anterior, que deberían ayudarle. ¡Que te diviertas!

    1. Hi Rh! Sorry the recipe didn’t work for you. I just pulled out my springform pan to re-measure and mine is definitely 8-inch pan. Not sure what went wrong. 🙁

  2. Hello!! Looking forward to trying this! Could you let me know if this can be doubled? I want a full-looking cake but didnt know if you’ve tried it! Thanks!
    Chase

    1. Hi, Chase. I wouldn’t suggest that. During my testing, a little bit of change made a huge difference (and not in a good way).

  3. I have made this twice in one week, and I’m in love with this cake. I found it better after it set in the fridge, as the bottom became more of a cheesecake consistency. This is so easy to make! I topped my last one off with blueberries, and this time I’m doing a side of brownies with salted caramel for my father in law’s Birthday! Thank you for this recipe!!

    1. Breanne, your blueberry topping sounds amazing. And yeah, this cheesecake is pretty dang easy. I’m so glad you loved it. Hope you enjoy it even more with that side of brownies with salted caramel. Yum!! Thanks so much for your feedback!

  4. thank you for this recipe. I’ve tried the 3 ingredient recipe with white chocolate – taste was ok but didn’t quite rise. Wanted to try again but like you, really didn’t want to melt the chocolate. Anyway, came across your recipe and made this a week ago, the entire household loved it, gone in less than a day. My second time with this recipe is in the oven now for my son’s bday tomorrow. Hope it is successful!!!

    1. Yay, I’m so glad you love the recipe. It’s our family’s favorite too! Hope the birthday party was awesome. Thank you, Renee! 🙂

  5. This looks awesome and I’m planning to make it today. Will it keep overnight in the fridge? It’s for a 40th Anniversary tomorrow. Thanks!

  6. I LOVE IT made it and the same day my family eat it all. it was the perfect desert it was just the right amount of sweet and soft . i just love it. 

    1. Hi, Chrisbeth! I’m so happy to hear that you tried this soufflé cheesecake! It’s so light that I’m not surprised it was devoured the same day. 🙂 It happens in my house all the time. Thank you for leaving your feedback!

  7. Have you ever tried this with fat free sweetened condensed milk and low fat or fat free cream cheese?

    1. Hi, Pat! Honestly, I had no idea there was fat free sweetened condensed milk. So no, I’ve never tried it for this recipe. And I personally don’t like low-fat cream cheese, so I also wouldn’t recommend it.

  8. What do you mean by “turn off the oven and cool the cake in the oven for 30-40 minutes”? Does that mean leave it in there while the oven cools down?

    1. Yep, just let the cheesecake cool slowly as oven cools down. This minimizes the risk of getting a crack in the cheesecake. Hope this helps. Happy baking, Lynne!