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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes You Must Try

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes You Must Try are delightful mini desserts that offer a unique blend of textures and flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • whisk
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, and milk until smooth.
  3. Add egg yolks and granulated sugar to the mixture and whisk until well combined.
  4. Sift in the flour and cornstarch and mix until no lumps remain.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in batches, being careful not to deflate them.
  7. Pour the batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each about 3/4 full.
  8. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize your cupcakes with flavors like lemon zest, matcha, or chocolate chips. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

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