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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for Sweet Bliss

Indulge in Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes that promise an airy texture and melt-in-your-mouth experience, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese full-fat for better texture
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 4 large Eggs (Separated) yolks and whites separated
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the mixture and blend until silky.
  4. Sift in all-purpose flour and cornstarch into the mixture and gently mix until smooth.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
  7. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about ⅔ full.
  8. Bake for about 30 minutes until tops are lightly golden and centers feel set.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool completely in the tin before dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Monitor baking time to avoid overbaking and refrigerate after cooling for better texture.

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