Description
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. Imagine the velvety texture of cheesecake in cupcake form, enhanced by the sweet aroma of vanilla and that satisfying crack of caramel. Perfect for any celebration or just a treat for yourself, these cupcakes are sure to impress!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla bean seeds (from about 1 vanilla bean)
- ⅓ cup brown sugar (for topping)
- Powdered sugar (for whipped cream topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl; let cool slightly before adding eggs and sour cream. Mix until combined.
- Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in heavy cream and vanilla bean seeds. Fold this into the batter.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full with batter and bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, sprinkle brown sugar on top of each cupcake and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For an extra flavor twist, consider adding chocolate chips or using vanilla extract instead of beans. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before caramelizing for best results.