Bring home the rich, molten magic of Tokyo’s famous cheese tarts with this authentic, bakery-style recipe. These indulgent tarts feature a buttery almond crust filled with a silky, soufflé-like cheese mousse that’s lightly browned on top and molten inside. Best served slightly warm, they’re delicate, tangy, creamy, and absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients (Makes 8 Tarts)
For the Crust:
- 60g unsalted butter, softened
- 50g powdered sugar
- 1g salt (a pinch)
- 1 egg yolk
- 30g almond flour
- 110g low-gluten flour (cake flour preferred)
For the Filling:
- 170g cream cheese, softened
- 35g whipping cream
- 40g egg white (about 1 large egg white)
- 40g granulated sugar
- Egg yolk (for brushing)
