Description
Light, soft, and cloud-like cupcakes that combine cream cheese and whipped eggs for a delicate dessert experience.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar, divided
- 4 large eggs, separated (yolks and whites)
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) cake flour, sifted
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (for egg white stability)
- Pinch of salt
- Optional dusting: powdered sugar or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C). Line a standard muffin tin with tall paper liners and place a shallow roasting pan on the lower rack for the water bath.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing after each. Add half of the sugar, milk, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat until glossy.
- Sift flour and salt over the mixture and fold in gently until no streaks remain.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy. Add remaining sugar in two parts and whip to soft peaks.
- Temper the whipped whites into the cream cheese base, then gently fold together.
- Spoon batter into liners until 3/4 full. Place warm water in the lower pan and set the muffin tin in the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let cupcakes cool inside for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or cocoa before serving and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and room-temperature eggs. Cool cupcakes slowly to reduce cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Japanese cheesecake, cupcakes, dessert, fluffy, lightweight