Description
Delightful cupcakes combining the flavors of vanilla bean crème brûlée and cheesecake, topped with a crispy caramelized sugar finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 vanilla beans
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tray with liners.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in flour and vanilla beans until combined.
- Spoon batter into cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let them cool completely before filling with the cheesecake mixture.
- Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth; gradually add heavy cream and mix until combined.
- Fold in confectioner’s sugar and more vanilla bean flecks.
- Use a piping bag for a neat application into each cupcake, filling just below the top.
- Sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar atop each filled cupcake.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it bubbles and turns golden brown.
Notes
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense cupcakes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Bean, Crème Brûlée, Cheesecake, Cupcakes, Dessert