Description
Peach & Honey Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful summer dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of ripe peaches with creamy cheesecake, all topped with a luscious drizzle of honey. These fluffy cupcakes are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, making them ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any celebration. With their irresistible flavor and charming presentation, these cupcakes are guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup peach puree (fresh or canned)
- ¼ cup honey (plus extra for drizzling)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add sour cream, vanilla extract, and peach puree until combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown; let cool completely.
- For the filling, blend cream cheese and honey until smooth and pipe onto cooled cupcakes.
- Top with fresh peach slices and drizzle with honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Experiment with other fruits like berries or mangoes for added flavor. Use room temperature ingredients for better blending. Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.