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Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes

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  • Author: grace
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Light and fluffy Japanese Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes with a creamy filling and a touch of lemon.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz (225g) Cream Cheese, full-fat
  • 3 large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup (120g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) Milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. Melt the cream cheese with the milk over a gentle heat, then allow it to cool slightly.
  3. Beat the eggs and sugar together until pale and fluffy.
  4. Add the melted cream cheese mixture to the beaten eggs and mix well.
  5. Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until smooth.
  6. Fold in the whipped cream gently using a rubber spatula.
  7. Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until puffed and lightly golden on top.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

These cupcakes can be made ahead and refrigerated. They store well in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 135
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg