Description
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes blend two classic desserts into one creamy, caramelized dream that’ll make your taste buds dance. Torching the sugar creates a crisp golden top that cracks perfectly, revealing a silky smooth cheesecake center your friends will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 vanilla bean
Instructions
- Grab your cupcake pan and nestle paper liners inside each cavity. Warm the oven to a precise 325°F (160°C) for perfect baking conditions.
- Take softened cream cheese and whip it in a mixing bowl until silky smooth. Gradually integrate ⅔ cup granulated sugar, stirring until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Split the vanilla bean and scrape out those fragrant seeds. Add them directly into the cream cheese mixture along with ½ cup sour cream and 2 large eggs. Blend everything until completely incorporated.
- Sift ⅓ cup all-purpose flour over the mixture. Fold gently with a spatula, ensuring ingredients are just combined—stop mixing the moment no flour streaks remain.
- Drizzle ¼ cup melted unsalted butter into the batter and fold carefully. Distribute the batter evenly, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 325°F oven. Bake for exactly 22 minutes, watching carefully to prevent over-browning. The centers should look slightly soft but set.
- Remove cupcakes and let them rest at room temperature for one hour. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours to firm up completely.
- Before serving, sprinkle ¼ cup brown sugar across the tops. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it turns a deep amber and develops a delicate crackle.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake batter.
- Scrape vanilla bean seeds thoroughly to distribute rich flavor evenly throughout the cupcakes.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can cause tough, dense cupcakes with cracks.
- When caramelizing the sugar topping, move the torch slowly and consistently to create an even golden-brown crust without burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Cheesecakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 246 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 78 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 88 mg