Description
Experience dessert bliss with these Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes. Each cupcake features a creamy cheesecake filling encased in a delicate shell, topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar layer that cracks delightfully upon the first bite. Ideal for any occasion, these cupcakes are a stunning centerpiece that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar (plus more for topping)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean seeds (from about 2 vanilla beans)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Scrape vanilla bean seeds into the mixture and combine. Gradually sift in flour and mix gently until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners until two-thirds full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least an hour to firm up the filling.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of each cupcake and caramelize using a kitchen torch until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg