Black sesame, kinako, and kuromitsu form Japan's iconic dessert flavor trio, and they're poised to be the next big wave in American home baking. Discover what each ingredient is, why they work so well together, and how to start using them in your kitchen.

Discover what makes Japanese soufflé cheesecake so different from American cheesecake, from its cloud-like meringue texture and dramatically lower sugar content to the bain-marie baking technique behind its famous jiggle. Includes a simple recipe using pantry staples you likely already own.