Irresistible Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes in 4 Easy Steps
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes are the ultimate party dessert for creamy, caramelized perfection lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or extract)
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup brown sugar (for brûlée crust)
- Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into cupcake liners and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 5 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, flour, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the filling over crusts and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let them cool completely.
- Chill cupcakes for at least 2 hours. Sprinkle brown sugar on top and torch it lightly for the brûlée crust.
- Drizzle with caramel and serve chilled or slightly warm.
Notes
- Use vanilla bean paste for richer flavor.
- Chilling is essential for texture.
- Torch sugar carefully to avoid burning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg