Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, a delightful twist on traditional desserts. These elegant cupcakes showcase a rich, creamy cheesecake filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, all crowned with a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. Ideal for any occasion—from birthdays to dinner parties—these gourmet treats will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. With their unique blend of textures and flavors, these cupcakes are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Follow this easy recipe to create individual cheesecake delights that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of each liner.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the cups, filling them about three-quarters full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set in the center.
- Allow cooling completely, then sprinkle each cupcake with granulated sugar and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg