Description
Indulgent Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes blend classic French dessert elegance with American cupcake charm. Creamy cheesecake cores topped with caramelized sugar create a luxurious treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
Graham Cracker Base:
- 9 graham crackers (1 sleeve)
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Topping and Finishing:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) super fine sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F, preparing a muffin tin with cupcake liners for precise baking.
- Create a robust graham cracker foundation by thoroughly blending crushed crackers, sugar, and melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture into each liner’s base.
- Craft the creamy cheesecake filling by whipping cream cheese and sugar until silky smooth, incorporating vanilla, eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, and salt into a luxurious, uniform mixture.
- Distribute the cheesecake batter evenly, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, ensuring the filling sets with a gentle, uniform firmness and a delicate, unblemished surface.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely within the tin, developing their characteristic dense texture and rich flavor profile.
- Carefully remove cupcakes from liners, preparing them for the signature caramelized topping.
- Sprinkle a precise layer of super fine sugar across each cupcake’s surface, transforming them with a kitchen torch or brief broiling to create a crisp, amber-colored caramel crust.
- Refrigerate to enhance flavor and serve chilled for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to release air bubbles before baking.
- Use a water bath technique by placing the muffin tin in a larger pan with hot water to prevent cracking and create a silky texture.
- Experiment with different graham cracker variations like chocolate or cinnamon for unique crust flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg