Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: The Indulgent Treat You’ll Love
These Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are soft, fluffy, and indulgent, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add milk, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Sift in flour, cornstarch, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling them about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in a bit of lemon zest.
- These cupcakes pair well with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Japanese Cotton Cheesecake, Cheesecake Cupcakes, Japanese Dessert