Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes. These elegant treats combine the creamy richness of cheesecake and the irresistible crunch of caramelized sugar, making them a show-stopping dessert for any occasion. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet self-indulgence, these cupcakes are simple to make and sure to impress your guests. With their gourmet appearance and decadent taste, they elevate any dessert table. Get ready to experience a unique flavor sensation that brings together two classic desserts into one delicious cupcake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 filling)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 large egg (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in buttermilk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter among cupcake liners, filling halfway.
- For the cheesecake filling, blend cream cheese with sugar until smooth; add egg, flour, and vanilla bean paste and mix well.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the batter in each liner.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg