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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for Sweet Bliss

These Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes capture the lightness of a soufflé and the creaminess of cheesecake in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Add dairy-free cream cheese for a non-dairy option.
  • 1 cup Sugar Use granulated or coconut sugar.
  • 1/2 cup Milk Almond milk can be used as a dairy-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with a dairy-free butter alternative.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Essential for structure.
  • 4 large Egg Whites Whipped to soft peaks.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Sift for lighter results.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Enhances flavors.
For Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Flavor it with vanilla for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Fresh Berries Raspberries or strawberries work well.
  • 1/4 cup Chocolate Sauce Drizzle on top for contrast.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk, and butter until smooth and creamy.
  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 flour and salt into the batter, folding gently until just combined.
  7. Fill muffin cups about two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are light and fluffy and can be flavored in many ways to suit your taste. Be cautious not to over-mix the batter.

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