Description
Silky creme brulee cheesecake cupcakes blend classic French dessert elegance with American bakery charm. Rich custard meets creamy cheesecake in a miniature marvel that promises pure indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust Ingredients:
- 9 graham crackers, finely crushed
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 pinch of salt
Topping Ingredient:
- 1/3 cup (67 grams) superfine sugar, for caramelizing
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 275F (135C) and positioning cupcake liners inside a muffin tin for optimal baking conditions.
- Create a foundational crust by thoroughly combining crushed graham crackers with sugar and melted butter, then firmly pressing the mixture into each liner’s base to establish a compact, uniform layer.
- Craft the cheesecake filling by whisking cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture, then gradually incorporating vanilla, whole egg, egg yolks, sour cream, and salt, blending until achieving a completely smooth, velvety consistency.
- Distribute the cheesecake mixture evenly into prepared liners, carefully filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow proper rising and prevent overflow during baking.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes, monitoring until the filling sets with a gentle, slight wobble at the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely within the tin, creating a stable temperature environment that prevents cracking and maintains structural integrity.
- Finalize the dessert by delicately sprinkling superfine sugar across each cupcake’s surface, then utilizing a kitchen torch or broiler to caramelize the sugar until it transforms into a crisp, golden-brown glaze.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing, preventing any unwanted texture in your cheesecake cupcakes.
- Use a kitchen torch for precise caramelization, creating that perfect crispy sugar crust that cracks beautifully when tapped.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs to maintain the delicious crust texture.
- Chill cupcakes completely before caramelizing sugar to help the topping set quickly and create a more stable, crisp caramel layer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg