Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes. These delightful treats feature a rich, creamy cheesecake base nestled within a soft cupcake, all topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. Each bite offers an exquisite blend of flavors that will impress at any gathering or elevate your cozy nights in. Easy to prepare, these cupcakes are sure to be a crowd-pleaser and leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 vanilla beans (seeds scraped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup casting sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in sour cream and eggs until fully combined.
- Stir in the vanilla bean seeds.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until set.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before topping.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form, spread over each cupcake, and sprinkle casting sugar on top.
- Using a kitchen torch or broiler, caramelize the sugar until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added richness, substitute half of the cream cheese with mascarpone. Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or hazelnut for a unique twist.