Description
Delicious Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Use the back of a spoon to compact the crumbs.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each cupcake liner, filling them about 3/4 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are slightly puffed. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
- Just before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar evenly over the top of each cupcake. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it melts and turns a deep amber color. Let the sugar harden for a few minutes.
- Serve these delightful Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes chilled and enjoy the creamy, crunchy goodness!
Notes
- Make sure your cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature before you start. This ensures a smooth, lump-free filling.
- When caramelizing the sugar for the crème brûlée topping, move the kitchen torch in a circular motion to ensure even browning without burning.
- Don’t skip the chilling step! This helps the cheesecake set properly and enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg