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Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes You’ll Adore

Delight in these light and airy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes that are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 3 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract or fresh lemon zest
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For Dusting
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Beat the cream cheese and 2/3 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Mix in the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch and fold gently until smooth.
  5. In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites with salt until soft peaks form, then gradually add the remaining sugar and whip to stiff peaks.
  6. Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter in three parts.
  7. Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling them about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for approximately 30 minutes until lightly golden and the centers feel firm.
  9. Allow to cool in the muffin tin before transferring to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and avoid opening the oven door while baking to prevent collapse.

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