Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes
Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that beautifully combines a light, airy texture with rich cheesecake flavors. Perfect for any occasion, these cupcakes are sure to impress with their melt-in-your-mouth quality. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a quiet afternoon treat, these unique cupcakes will elevate your dessert experience. With simple ingredients and customizable flavors, you can easily make these delicious treats your own. Enjoy the stunning golden tops and the heavenly softness in each bite—everyone will be asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, milk, and butter until smooth.
- Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
- Sift in flour and salt gradually, folding gently to combine without overmixing.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the tin for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (50g)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 82mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 67mg