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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for Light Indulgence

Enjoy Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, a dreamy dessert with cloud-like texture and 150 calories each.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/3 cup Milk Any type of milk works.
  • 4 large Eggs (separated) Ensure yolks and whites are separated.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Feel free to experiment with other extracts.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Essential for balance with flour.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Don’t omit.
For Dusting
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar Adds sweetness and elegance.

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and granulated sugar. Mix until smooth, then add milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract.
  3. Sift in flour and cornstarch, and gently fold into the batter.
  4. In a separate bowl, whip egg whites and salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add sugar until stiff peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
  6. Distribute the batter into cupcake liners, filling two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until golden with a gentle jiggle.
  8. Allow to cool in the tin, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes can be customized with different flavors like citrus or chocolate, and they offer a gluten-free option.

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