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Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe to Impress

Enjoy delightful Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes with a light cloud-like texture, perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup Milk can substitute with almond milk
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup Sugar can consider a sugar alternative
  • 4 large Egg Yolks or flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or almond extract for different flavor
  • 1 cup Flour gluten-free blend as substitute
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch omit if necessary
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For the Meringue
  • 4 large Egg Whites
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of Tartar or lemon juice as substitute

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Mix in the sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Sift in the flour, cornstarch, and salt, stirring gently until no lumps remain.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture carefully.
  7. Divide the batter into the prepared muffin tins, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow cupcakes to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with powdered sugar for an enchanting finish. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for better blending.

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