Description
Delightful cupcakes combining the elegance of crème brûlée with creamy cheesecake in a portable cupcake form, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225g cream cheese
- 100g granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 60g sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 50g unsalted butter, melted
- 100g graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional)
- Extra granulated sugar for caramelizing tops
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Press a tablespoon of the mixture into each liner to form a crust. Bake for 5–7 minutes and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar, continuing to beat until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the sour cream, vanilla bean paste, and heavy cream (if using) until you achieve a smooth, creamy batter.
- Fill each cupcake liner with the cheesecake mixture nearly to the top. Gently tap the pan to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Cool in the pan, then chill for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch. Allow to cool for a minute to harden the sugar.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or top with whipped cream for an extra touch. Serve chilled.
Notes
Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Can use low-fat cream cheese or almond flour for gluten-free variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, vanilla bean, cupcakes, dessert, crème brûlée