Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes to Wow Your Guests Recipe
Delight your guests with these light and fluffy Cotton Cheesecake Cupcakes, featuring a creamy and airy texture that melts in your mouth. This recipe offers options for dairy-free and gluten-free adaptations, with a subtle sweetness and an optional chocolate twist or spicy kick to customize your cupcakes. Perfect for gatherings and dessert tables, these cupcakes combine the richness of cream cheese with the delicate structure of whipped egg whites for an impressive treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (Use dairy-free cream cheese for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Milk (Almond milk can be used for a dairy-free option)
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 6 large Egg Yolks
- 6 large Egg Whites (Whipped to soft peaks)
- 3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version)
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
Optional Flavor and Texture Add-Ins
- 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (For a chocolate twist)
- 1 cup Mashed Bananas or Applesauce (For added moisture)
- 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (For a surprising kick)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare a muffin tin by lining it with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal after baking.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese, sugar, milk, and unsalted butter together. Beat thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy, which will take about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Egg Yolks: Incorporate the egg yolks one at a time into the cream cheese mixture. Mix each yolk thoroughly for 2-3 minutes before adding the next.
- Whip Egg Whites: In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites until soft peaks form, which will help give the cupcakes their light, airy texture.
- Fold in Egg Whites: Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the cream cheese mixture in three separate additions to maintain maximum airiness.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually sift and fold in the all-purpose flour and salt until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep the batter light.
- Prepare Optional Add-Ins: If desired, gently fold in cocoa powder for a chocolate flavor, mashed bananas or applesauce for moisture, chopped nuts for texture, or cayenne pepper for a spicy kick.
- Fill the Cupcake Liners: Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full to allow space for rising.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the tops are lightly golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cupcakes to cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese with dairy-free cream cheese and milk with almond milk.
- Use gluten-free flour to make this recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive guests.
- Be gentle when folding the egg whites to maintain the light and fluffy texture of the cupcakes.
- Customize the flavor by adding cocoa powder, mashed banana, applesauce, nuts, or cayenne pepper to suit your taste.
- These cupcakes are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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