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Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Delight in these melt-in-your-mouth Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, a perfect balance of airy soufflé and creamy cheesecake.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best texture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Use granulated or caster sugar.
  • 1/3 cup Milk Use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Coconut oil can be used for dairy-free.
  • 3 large Egg Yolks No substitutions recommended.
  • 3 large Egg Whites Ensure they are free from grease.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use a gluten-free blend as a substitution.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt No direct substitution needed.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • muffin tin
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare your muffin tin with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, milk, and unsalted butter and blend until smooth.
  3. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Whip egg whites in a clean bowl until soft peaks form.
  5. Gently fold whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
  6. Sift in flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into lined muffin tin, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Be gentle when folding egg whites to maintain light texture.

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