Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, combine crushed graham crackers with melted unsalted butter until well-blended. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, pumpkin puree, room temperature eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Once the crusts have cooled, fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the creamy cheesecake filling.
- In a separate bowl, mix all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and cold butter, using your fingers or a pastry cutter to combine until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Generously sprinkle the prepared streusel topping over the filled cupcake liners, ensuring an even layer covers each one.
- Place the cupcake tin in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes. The edges should be set while the centers still jiggle slightly when nudged.
- Once baked, remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then transfer them to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving your delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes, consider garnishing each with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
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Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smoother filling. Watch the baking time closely to maintain creaminess without cracking.
