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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes Delight!

Delicious Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes with a caramelized sugar topping.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  3. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form the crust.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, mixing until well incorporated.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and vanilla bean paste, mixing until combined.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  7. Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the batter is smooth.
  8. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each cupcake liner, filling them about 3/4 full.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Before serving, sprinkle 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar on top of each cupcake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSugar: 22g

Notes

  • For a chocolate twist, substitute 1/4 cup of the graham cracker crumbs with cocoa powder.
  • To make a fruit topping, add fresh berries or a fruit compote on top of the caramelized sugar before serving.

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