Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes! These airy, melt-in-your-mouth treats are a perfect blend of creamy sweetness and lightness that will transport you to a serene café in Japan. With a preparation time of just 20 minutes and a bake time of 30 minutes, they are an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Perfectly versatile, you can customize them with citrus zest or chocolate for added flavor. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish and get ready to impress your family and friends—these cupcakes are sure to disappear quickly!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp milk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C).
- Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth; mix in milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour and cornstarch; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip egg whites with salt until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
- Divide batter into cupcake liners, filling two-thirds full.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until lightly golden and set in the center.
- Cool completely in the tin before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (45g)
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 57mg