Description
Raspberry cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy indulgence with fruity elegance, creating a dessert masterpiece that delights sophisticated palates. Sweet cream cheese nestled with fresh raspberries promises pure culinary magic you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup (75 grams) butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup raspberry jam
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and heat to 325°F. Line a standard muffin tin with decorative paper cupcake liners.
- Combine finely crushed graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, thoroughly mixing until the texture resembles damp sand. Gently press the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner, creating a compact, even base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and granulated sugar until completely smooth and free of lumps. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract, ensuring a silky, uniform consistency.
- Carefully distribute the creamy cheesecake batter over the graham cracker foundation, filling each liner approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 18-22 minutes, watching for a slightly set center with a gentle wobble when the tin is softly shaken.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature for roughly 30 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for additional chilling.
- Prior to serving, generously dollop raspberry jam across the surface of each chilled cupcake and garnish with fresh, vibrant whole and halved raspberries for a stunning presentation.
Notes
- Customize the crust by experimenting with different cookies like Oreos or digestive biscuits for a unique flavor twist.
- Prevent cracks by avoiding overmixing the cheesecake batter and baking in a water bath for gentle, even heating.
- Make gluten-free by substituting graham cracker crumbs with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt as a partial replacement for a lighter, healthier version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg