Delight in these rich and creamy Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes, a decadent treat that combines the best of both cheesecake and crème brûlée.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:French
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup sugar (for brûlée topping)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner.
In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Stir in vanilla bean paste and heavy cream until fully incorporated.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crusts in the muffin tin.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set. Let cool completely.
Once cooled, sprinkle sugar evenly over the tops and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
Allow to cool again before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cupcakes cool completely before adding the sugar topping for caramelizing.
Using a kitchen torch gives the best caramelization, but a broiler can be used cautiously.