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Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for a Guilt-Free Treat

These Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are a light and fluffy dessert, perfect for indulgence without guilt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar can be reduced
  • 3 large eggs separated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice optional
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour use gluten-free blend for gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Muffin Tin
  • Small Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Melt the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and whole milk in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
  3. Sift all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
  4. Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until pale and thickened, then mix in cooled cream cheese mixture.
  5. Gently fold in the dry ingredients into the egg yolk mixture until just combined.
  6. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding a pinch of sugar until stiff peaks form.
  7. Fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three parts to retain volume.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about 3/4 full with batter and tap the tin on the counter.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden with a slight jiggle in the center.
  10. Cool the cupcakes in the tin for 5 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending. Avoid overbeating egg whites for best texture.

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