Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes! These elegant treats combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, all crowned by a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. They are not only visually stunning but also offer an irresistible blend of flavors that make them ideal for any special occasion or as a sweet indulgence at home. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or hosting a dinner party, these cupcakes will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and wonderfully versatile, they’re sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into cupcake liners.
- For the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla bean seeds until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by heavy cream; mix until fully combined.
- Pour cheesecake batter into each liner about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes until centers are slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely before sprinkling granulated sugar on top and using a kitchen torch to caramelize.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg