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Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes for Easy Indulgence

Experience the lightness of Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, perfect for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free variant.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use dairy-free butter if needed.
  • 6 large Egg Yolks Essential for moisture and richness.
  • 6 large Egg Whites Whipped to soft peaks.
  • 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder For chocolate flavor.
  • 1 cup Mashed Bananas or Applesauce Adds moisture.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Introduces texture.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Provides a kick.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • muffin tin
  • Electric Mixer
  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • whisk
  • cupcake liners

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix cream cheese, sugar, milk, and unsalted butter until smooth and creamy.
  3. Incorporate egg yolks one at a time, mixing until velvety.
  4. Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
  5. Fold whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three additions.
  6. Sift in flour and salt gradually, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Pour batter into the lined muffin tin, filling each liner two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden; a toothpick should come out clean.
  9. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.

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