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Basque Burnt Cheesecake Bao | Fat Switch

East-meets-West indulgence: pillowy steamed bao wrapping a caramelized, intentionally-burnt Basque cheesecake filling. This Fat Switch version cuts 40% calories by swapping heavy cream for mascarpone-Greek yogurt blend, delivering the same fudgy, crater-topped decadence without the guilt.

25m

Prep Time

35m

Cook Time

Servings

372

Calories

15g

Protein

🛒 Ingredients

✓ 200g all-purpose flour
✓ 100ml whole milk
✓ 1/2 tsp instant yeast
✓ 1 tbsp honey
✓ 1/4 tsp salt
✓ 1 tbsp neutral oil
✓ Parchment squares for steaming
✓ 5 oz cream cheese, softened
✓ 3 oz silken tofu
✓ 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (0% fat)
✓ 2 tbsp mascarpone
✓ 2 whole eggs + 1 egg white
✓ 3 tbsp honey
✓ 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
✓ Pinch of sea salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare Bao Dough: Mix flour, yeast, salt, and honey. Add milk and oil; knead until smooth, 8 minutes. Cover; let rise 60 minutes at room temperature until doubled.

2. Blend Filling Base: In food processor, combine softened cream cheese, silken tofu, and Greek yogurt until completely smooth. Transfer to mixing bowl.

3. Fold in Richness: Whisk eggs, egg white, mascarpone, honey, and vanilla together. Gently fold into cream cheese base. Season with sea salt. Do not overmix.

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4. Shape Bao: Divide dough in half. Roll each into a thin oval (3mm). Place on parchment; fold in half gently to create bao shape. Let rest 15 minutes.

5. Fill with Cheesecake Mix: Carefully open each bao slightly at the fold. Spoon cheesecake filling inside (about 3 tbsp per bao), leaving 1cm border. Seal gently.

6. Steam the Baos: Bring water to boil in bamboo steamer. Place baos (still on parchment) in steamer. Steam for 12 minutes on medium-high heat until dough is cooked through but still pale.

7. Char the Topping: Transfer steamed baos to parchment-lined baking sheet. Place under preheated broiler for 4–6 minutes, watching closely, until filling develops dark brown burnt patches (intentional Basque-style charring). Remove immediately.

8. Cool & Set: Let baos cool on wire rack for 8 minutes before serving. Filling will set slightly as it cools, achieving a fudgy texture.

📊 Nutrition per Serving

Calories372 kcal

Protein15g

Carbohydrates52g

Fat10g

🏷️ Tags

#burnt cheesecake recipe low calorie#Asian fusion dessert bao#Basque cheesecake healthy version

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