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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes

Decadent Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes Delight

Indulge in these Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of cheesecake and crème brûlée flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Leavening agent.
  • 1/4 tsp Salt Kosher salt recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter Softened; vegan option available.
  • 2 large Eggs Use room temperature eggs.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream Greek yogurt can be a substitute.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Use low-fat options if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Powdered sugar Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla bean paste Scraped vanilla beans are an alternative.
  • 1 large Egg Binds the cheesecake mixture.

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • muffin tin
  • cupcake liners
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream to the creamed mixture, mixing until combined. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  4. For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla bean paste, mixing until combined. Add egg and mix well.
  5. Fill cupcake liners halfway with batter, add dollop of cheesecake filling, then top with more batter until 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Once cooled, sprinkle sugar on top of each cupcake and caramelize with a kitchen torch until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Monitor closely while caramelizing the sugar to avoid burning.

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