Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes
Indulge in the light and airy bliss of Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes. These delightful treats are perfect for tea time or any celebration, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress. With their unique fluffiness, achieved through whipped egg whites, these cupcakes are not only delicious but also easy to make with simple ingredients. Dust them with powdered sugar for an elegant finish that adds a touch of sophistication to your dessert table. In just under an hour, you can create these charming cupcakes that will leave everyone wanting more!
- 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, softened
- 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 the oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Beat cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth; add 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 in three additions.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 30 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg