Description
Delight your guests with Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes—an enchanting dessert that combines the lightness of a soufflé with the rich creaminess of cheesecake. These cupcakes are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s an afternoon tea or a festive gathering. Their airy texture and luscious flavor will leave everyone at your table impressed and coming back for seconds. Easy to make and customizable, this recipe allows for various flavors, ensuring that you can cater to different tastes and dietary preferences. With just a few simple steps, you can create a batch of these delightful treats that will wow your friends and family!
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (dairy-free option available)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (almond milk for dairy-free)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 6 large egg yolks
- 6 large egg whites
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (gluten-free option available)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup mashed bananas or applesauce
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and butter until smooth. Gradually mix in milk and egg yolks.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, and cocoa powder if using. Fold this into the cream cheese mixture.
- Whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gently fold into the batter.
- Add mashed bananas or applesauce along with spices if desired.
- Fill each liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for about 25 minutes until golden.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the tray briefly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. For extra fluffiness, ensure egg whites are whipped properly. Feel free to add zest or other flavors to enhance your cupcakes.