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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes

Decadent Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe

Indulge in Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes—a delightful fusion of rich cheesecake and caramelized topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 58 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can substitute with crushed vanilla wafers or chocolate cookie crumbs.
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar Use brown sugar for deeper flavor.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted, margarine can be a substitute.
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Ensure at room temperature.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Full-fat yogurt can be a substitute.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-half can lighten it up.
  • 3 large Eggs At room temperature.
  • 2 tablespoons Vanilla Beans Or use 2 teaspoons high-quality vanilla extract.
For the Topping
  • 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Superfine sugar caramelizes more evenly.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin Tin
  • mixing bowls
  • Kitchen Torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press into muffin cups.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until light golden brown, then cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated. Then blend in sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla beans.
  5. Spoon the filling into the cooled crusts, filling each about three-quarters full. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  6. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. Before serving, sprinkle sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.
  8. Serve immediately for the best texture contrast.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. You can prepare cupcakes a day in advance; just caramelize topping right before serving.

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