🍰 Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

If you’re a fan of light, airy desserts that melt in your mouth, these Fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes will be your new favorite treat! Made with simple ingredients and baked in cupcake form, they’re perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying all by yourself. Soft, pillowy, and delicately sweet—these mini cheesecakes are a little bite of heaven.

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✨ Why You’ll Love Them:

• Light, fluffy, and not overly sweet
• Baked in cupcake form—no slicing needed!
• Great for parties, holidays, or afternoon tea
• Only a few basic ingredients
• That signature cotton-soft texture!

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📝 Ingredients:

• 100g cream cheese (room temperature)
• 25g unsalted butter
• 70ml milk
• 3 eggs (separated)
• 40g sugar
• 20g cake flour
• 10g cornstarch

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a muffin tray with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl over hot water, melt cream cheese, butter, and milk until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Sift in cake flour and cornstarch, mix until just combined.
4. Add egg yolks and mix into a smooth batter.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar and beat to soft peaks.
6. Gently fold the meringue into the cream cheese mixture in 3 parts—don’t overmix!
7. Pour into cupcake liners about ¾ full.
8. Place the tray in a water bath and bake for 25–30 minutes until puffed and lightly golden.
9. Let cool completely—the cupcakes will slightly deflate and become extra soft!

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🌟 Tips:

• Use room temperature eggs for better meringue.
• Don’t skip the water bath—it keeps them moist and jiggly!
• Dust with powdered sugar or serve with berries for a pretty finish.

Notes

• For a richer flavor, you can add lemon zest to the batter.
• These cupcakes are best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Serve with whipped cream or fresh fruit for added flavor.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cupcake
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 8g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Unsaturated Fat: 3g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 3g
• Cholesterol: 50mg