Description
Soft, airy cream cheese cupcakes with a creamy texture and mild sweetness. Simple to make with common ingredients, perfect for dessert or tea time.
Ingredients
1 cup cream cheese
½ cup sugar
¼ cup milk
¼ cup unsalted butter
3 large eggs, separated
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C) and line muffin tin with liners.
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Beat cream cheese, sugar, milk, and butter until smooth.
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Add egg yolks one at a time, mixing well.
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Whisk egg whites until soft peaks form.
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Fold egg whites into cream cheese mixture gently.
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Sift flour and salt, fold until just combined.
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Pour batter into liners, filling 2/3 full.
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Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and toothpick clean.
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Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
- Don’t overmix to maintain fluffiness.
- Can add zest, chips, or extracts for variations.
- Store refrigerated and serve chilled or room temp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
