Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes: The Best Indulgence
Indulge in the luxurious flavor of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and a crispy caramel topping.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the cream cheese and vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
- Fill the cupcake liners about 2/3 full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before topping with whipped cream and sprinkling brown sugar for brûlée effect.
Notes
- For an extra caramelized topping, use a kitchen torch to melt and brown the sugar over the whipped cream.
- These cupcakes can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, Cheesecake, Dessert