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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes to Wow Your Guests

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes to Wow Your Guests

Delight your guests with these Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, a perfect blend of soufflé lightness and cheesecake creaminess.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Sugar Standard white sugar works perfectly.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Enriches the batter.
  • 6 large Egg Whites Whipped to soft peaks.
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour is a great substitute.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder For a chocolate twist.
  • 1 cup Mashed Bananas or Applesauce Incorporates moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts For texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adds a kick.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Combine cream cheese, sugar, milk, and unsalted butter in a bowl and beat until smooth.
  3. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold one-third of the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture, then fold in the rest.
  6. Sift in the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the muffin liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Let cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are adaptable to fit gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

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