Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes: Cloud-Like Perfection
Light, airy, and fluffy Japanese cotton cheesecake cupcakes with a delicate texture and a subtle sweetness perfect for dessert or tea time.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- 1. Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- 2. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, milk, egg yolks, and vanilla until smooth.
- 3. Sift in flour and cornstarch, then fold gently.
- 4. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy.
- 5. Gradually add sugar and beat to stiff peaks.
- 6. Fold egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in batches, gently to retain air.
- 7. Spoon batter into liners about 3/4 full.
- 8. Place muffin tin in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath).
- 9. Bake for 25–30 minutes until cupcakes are lightly golden and springy.
- 10. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Do not overmix to maintain fluffiness.
- Use a water bath for moist, even baking.
- Best enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in the fridge for 1–2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, light cheesecake, Japanese dessert