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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes You’ll Adore!

These Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes capture the airy texture of a soufflé with creamy cheesecake goodness.
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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: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free version
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk use almond milk or another non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 4 large Egg Yolks
  • 4 large Egg Whites whipped to soft peaks
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour swap for gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder for a chocolate version
  • 1/2 cup Mashed Bananas or Applesauce
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • electric mixer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Try variations with different add-ins such as fruit purees or cocoa powder for unique flavors.

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