Description
These indulgent Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes combine the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with a crispy caramelized sugar topping, delivering the delightful flavors of classic crème brûlée in a convenient cupcake form. Perfect for parties or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Graham Cracker Crust
- 9 graham crackers, finely crushed (equivalent to 1 sleeve)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup super fine sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheating and Preparation: Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Crust Formation: In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Cheesecake Filling Preparation: Beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract, egg, egg yolks, sour cream, and a pinch of salt, mixing until smooth.
- Filling the Cupcake Liners: Spoon the cheesecake batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Baking: Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until the filling is set. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin.
- Finalizing the Cupcakes: Once cooled, remove from wrappers, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of super fine sugar on each cupcake, and caramelize the sugar with a kitchen torch or under a broiler until golden. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Ensure the cupcakes are completely cooled before caramelizing the sugar to achieve the best texture.
- For a more refined look, consider using a kitchen torch for caramelizing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg