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Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

Light and Airy Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes to Savor

These Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes are light, airy, and perfect for any gathering, embodying a delightful fusion of simplicity and elegance.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese soften before use
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Milk use preferred type
  • 3 large Eggs (separated)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour sift before use
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch can substitute with extra flour
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
For Dusting
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar optional

Equipment

  • muffin tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Hand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Cupcake liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the milk, egg yolks, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
  4. Sift in the all-purpose flour and cornstarch, then gently fold into the mixture until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add more sugar and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
  6. Fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese batter in three additions.
  7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until lightly golden and set. Remove and let them cool completely.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure bowls and beaters are grease-free when whipping egg whites. Sift flour and cornstarch to avoid lumps.

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