Steamed Egg Cheese Cake (Kueh)

Bit Bit is thinking of making a cheese cake for Monkey, whose birthday is approaching. Since Bit Bit does not have an oven, Bit Bit went looking for steamed cheese cake recipes. After tweaking all the recipes, Bit Bit made a steamed egg cheese cake instead, as the egg flavour was quite strong that it tastes slightly like steamed egg kueh (kueh neng ko) 鸡蛋糕, but in a kueh-like texture, with a slight cheese taste. Bit Bit decided to record the recipe down, as it tastes yummy, which is worth a try.

The steamed egg cheese cake took an hour to finish.

Things that Bit Bit found out about Steamed Egg Cheese Cake:

• Cream cheese is easier to use for cakes, instead of harder cheese like mozzarella.
• Do not pour the melted cheese mixture into the flour mixture while it is still hot, as the baking powder will react, and the cake would not rise when it is being steamed. Bit Bit used the cheese mixture while it is still warm, and bubbles kept forming, so the cake did not rise while it was being steamed.
• To remove the strong egg flavour and to taste more of the cheese, use less egg yolk or add more cheese.
• Add some cream of tartar to allow the cake to fluff up.
• Corn flour is used to give a lighter texture, but it should be used together with flour as corn flour does not really have a structure.
• The egg whites should be beaten till it peaks, adding some salt, cream of tartar, lemon juice or vinegar will allow easier whisking.
• Well-beaten egg whites will help to leaven the cake.
• Use a toothpick to poke the cake, and if it comes out clean, the cake is done.

Ingredients that Bit Bit used for Steamed Egg Cheese Cake:

1. Pure Milk - 100gm
2. Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - 100gm
3. Canola Oil - 1 Tsp
4. All Purpose Flour - 50gm
5. Corn Flour - 35gm
6. Baking Powder - 1.5 Tsp
7. Egg - 3 Whole
8. Sugar - 80gm
9. Vanilla Essence - 1 Tsp

Method that Bit Bit used to make Steamed Egg Cheese Cake:

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and turn heat to low.
2. Place a bowl in the pot of water, add in cheese, milk and oil.
3. Stir the cheese mixture continuously until all the cheese has melted, forming a liquid mixture.
4. Let the cheese mixture cool down.
5. In a bowl, add in the flour, corn flour and baking powder, and mix well.
6. Crack the eggs and separate the egg yolk and egg white.
7. Add the egg yolks into the flour mixture and mix well.
8. When the cheese mixture has cooled down, add the cheese mixture and vanilla essence into the flour mixture, and mix well.
9. In another bowl, whisk the egg white till it peaks.
10. Add sugar and whisk for a while more.
11. Pour the flour mixture in, and mix well gently.
12. Lightly grease a plate and pour the batter in.
13. In a pot, add water enough for steaming.
14. Steam the batter for about 15 minutes, or till it is done.
15. When it is done, turn off the heat and let it stay in the pot for 3 to 5 minutes.
16. Remove cake from the pot and overturn it to cool it down.
17. Serve and eat!