Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, an exquisite dessert that marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the elegant touch of a caramelized sugar topping. These delightful cupcakes are perfect for celebrating special occasions or satisfying your sweet tooth at home. Each bite is a symphony of textures, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling infused with aromatic vanilla bean, and a crisp brûlée layer that adds a gourmet finish. Impress your guests and elevate any gathering with these charming individual servings that are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into cupcake liners.
- Beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and extract until well combined.
- Fill liners with cheesecake batter and bake for 20–25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
- Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (60g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 165mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg