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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for Sweet Bliss

Indulge in Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes that are light, airy, and melt in your mouth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar plus more for whipping egg whites
  • 1/2 cup Milk or almond/soy milk for dairy-free
  • 3 large Eggs separated
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or cake flour for softer texture
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch optional
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Sifter
  • spatula
  • cupcake liners
  • Sheet pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
  3. Pour in the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
  4. Sift in the flour and cornstarch, gently stirring until smooth.
  5. In a clean bowl, beat egg whites with salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
  6. Fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
  7. Fill cupcake liners about ¾ full and bake for approximately 30 minutes.
  8. Allow to cool completely in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cupcakes are ideal for any occasion and can be customized with various flavor extracts.

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