Description
These Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes are a decadent combination of creamy cheesecake and a crunchy caramelized topping. With a graham cracker crust and a rich vanilla flavor, these cupcakes will melt in your mouth. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup (120g) graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp (60g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for extra creaminess)
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
For the Crème Brûlée Topping:
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- Fresh berries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Divide the mixture into the cupcake liners, pressing firmly. Bake for 5 minutes, then let cool.
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Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Mix in egg, egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Divide batter evenly over the cooled crusts. Bake for 18–22 minutes until edges are set but centers still slightly jiggle.
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Cool & Chill:
- Let cupcakes cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight).
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Make the Crème Brûlée Topping:
- Before serving, evenly sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar over each cheesecake.
- Use a kitchen torch to melt and caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy. Let sit for a minute to harde
Notes
- Allow cupcakes to chill completely before torching the sugar for the perfect crème brûlée effect.
- Garnish with fresh berries for a colorful touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg