Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creme brulee and cheesecake with these scrumptious Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes. Creamy cheesecake filling on a vanilla wafer base, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Ingredients
Scale
Vanilla Wafer Base:
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Topping:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners. Place a vanilla wafer at the bottom of each liner.
- Mix Cream Cheese: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add 1/2 cup sugar and mix well.
- Add Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream.
- Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide batter among liners, filling each 3/4 full.
- Bake: Bake for 18–20 minutes until just set. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.
- Caramelize Sugar: Sprinkle remaining sugar on each cupcake and torch until golden.
Notes
- For extra decadence, garnish with berries or whipped cream.
- If no torch, briefly broil cupcakes to caramelize sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
