Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes, a delightful fusion of classic dessert flavors. These cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base, a luscious creamy filling, and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping that offers a satisfying crunch. Ideal for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day, these cupcakes are sure to impress your guests and elevate your dessert game.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus 2 tbsp for topping)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 vanilla bean (seeds scraped)
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla bean seeds.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients along with heavy cream until just mixed.
- Fill liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden. Cool completely before adding topping.
- Sprinkle sugar on each cupcake and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg