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Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes

Indulge in Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes

Enjoy immersive Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes, merging cheesecake and crème brûlée for a decadent dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cupcake Base
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs or chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted, or clarified butter for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese fully softened
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar sugar substitutes can be used
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Bean Paste high-quality vanilla extract as substitute
Caramelizing
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar for topping before serving

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Cupcake Pan
  • Cupcake Liners
  • Kitchen Torch
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter in a mixing bowl, then press into cupcake liners.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla bean paste, mixing until velvety. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing gently.
  4. Fill each cupcake liner with cheesecake filling until three-quarters full and smooth the tops.
  5. Bake for 18-20 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Refrigerate the cupcakes for several hours or overnight before serving.
  7. Just before serving, sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
  8. Cool the caramelized sugar briefly and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cupcakes are customizable with flavors like lemon zest or almond extract. Use quality ingredients for the best outcome.

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