Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes. A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and the caramelized crunch of crème brûlée, these mini treats are sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Brûlée Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press into liners and bake for 5 minutes.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Pour over crusts.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until set. Cool, chill, and brûlée before serving.
Notes
- If you don’t have a kitchen torch, broil the cupcakes briefly, watching carefully.
- Garnish with fresh berries for an added touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
