Description
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes combine creamy cheesecake with a rich cupcake base and a caramelized topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for caramelizing)
- Additional fresh vanilla bean seeds (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
- Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
- Fill cupcake liners with the batter and bake for 15-20 minutes. Let cool.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg, flour, and vanilla bean paste. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling on top of the cooled cupcakes.
- Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the filling is set. Let cool.
- Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize with a torch or broiler.
- Garnish with fresh vanilla bean seeds if desired.
Notes
- Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before adding cheesecake filling.
- Use a kitchen torch for even caramelization.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean, Creme Brulee, Cheesecake, Cupcakes