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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: A Sweet Escape

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: Your Sweet Escape

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: A Sweet Escape are light, airy, and perfect for any occasion.
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: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Plus extra for egg whites
  • 1/2 cup Milk Whole milk
  • 4 large Eggs (Separated) Fresh
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Or almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • sifter

Method
 

Steps to Make
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Sift together flour and cornstarch into the cream cheese mixture and fold until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
  7. Fill muffin tins about two-thirds full with batter and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill cream cheese for easier blending. Measure ingredients ahead for smoother baking. Avoid overmixing egg whites to maintain fluffiness.

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