Description
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes are a decadent dessert that harmoniously blends the silky richness of cheesecake with the aromatic allure of vanilla bean and a crunchy caramel topping. Perfectly portioned, these elegant cupcakes are sure to impress at any gathering or serve as a delightful treat for yourself. Each bite offers a luxurious texture and unforgettable flavor that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 vanilla beans (seeds)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before the next. Fold in flour until just combined.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla bean seeds; blend until glossy.
- Spoon about one tablespoon of batter into each liner, followed by one tablespoon of cheesecake filling, then cover with another tablespoon of batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Once cooled, sprinkle brown sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg