Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes
Indulge in the delightful experience of Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes, where creamy cheesecake meets the charm of cupcakes. These elegant treats are perfect for any celebration, from birthdays to casual family gatherings. Each cupcake features a smooth vanilla bean-infused cheesecake filling topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, creating a textural contrast that’s hard to resist. With straightforward instructions and accessible ingredients, even novice bakers can whip up these gourmet cupcakes. Impress your guests with their beautiful presentation and decadent flavor—these cupcakes are as stunning as they are delicious!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake filling)
- Additional granulated sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by buttermilk and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each halfway.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add egg, flour, and vanilla bean paste, mixing until fully combined.
- Spoon cheesecake filling on top of the batter in each liner until almost full.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before adding sugar on top for caramelization.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar layer until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg