Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: The Best Indulgent Treat
Sink into the heavenly lightness of Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, an indulgent treat that will elevate your dessert game.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, soften the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Mix in the milk and egg yolks, then add the cake flour and cornstarch, stirring until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form and then gently fold them into the batter.
- Fill the cupcake liners with the batter and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
- Let them cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For an even lighter texture, use room temperature ingredients.
- Serve with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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