Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
These Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of rich cheesecake and classic crème brûlée, all in a convenient cupcake form. The creamy cheesecake center and caramelized sugar topping make these cupcakes a decadent treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean or 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- Granulated sugar for brûlée topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Make cupcake batter: Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in flour just until combined.
- Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble: Spoon a bit of cupcake batter into each liner, then add a dollop of cheesecake filling, and top with more cupcake batter.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Add brûlée topping: Cool cupcakes, sprinkle sugar on top, and caramelize with a kitchen torch (or under broiler briefly).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Vanilla, Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Dessert
