Description
Indulge in the luxurious taste of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, where each bite offers a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and moist vanilla cupcake, crowned with a delightful caramelized sugar topping. These exquisite treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration, a holiday gathering, or simply a sweet craving. Impress your guests with their elegant presentation and rich flavors that capture the essence of classic crème brûlée and rich cheesecake. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create these show-stopping cupcakes in no time. Treat yourself to a dessert experience that is both indulgent and accessible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a stand mixer, combine the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Line muffin tin with cupcake liners and fill each about two-thirds full with the batter.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar and mix in egg and vanilla bean paste.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling onto each filled cupcake liner.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg