Description
Silky creme brulee cheesecake cupcakes blend French elegance with American comfort. Caramelized sugar tops delicate cream cheese filling, offering a luxurious dessert experience you’ll savor to the last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) sour cream
- 1/2 cup (100 g) sugar
- 1/3 cup (70 g) super fine sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 9 graham crackers (finely crushed, equivalent to 1 sleeve)
- 6 tbsps (85 g) butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275°F and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin tin, preparing the baking surface for the dessert.
- Create the crust by blending graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner, forming a compact base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate vanilla extract, whole egg, additional egg yolks, sour cream, and a subtle salt seasoning. Mix thoroughly until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous.
- Gently distribute the cheesecake batter into each prepared cupcake liner, filling approximately three-quarters of each liner’s volume to allow room for potential rising.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 22-25 minutes. Verify doneness by checking that the filling is set and appears slightly firm when gently nudged.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely within the tin, then carefully remove from wrappers. Sprinkle superfine sugar across the surface of each cupcake.
- Caramelize the sugar topping using a kitchen torch, moving continuously to create an even golden-brown crust. Alternatively, broil briefly in the oven, rotating to prevent burning. Refrigerate before serving for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Experiment with different graham cracker flavors like chocolate or cinnamon to add a unique twist to the crust.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or almond flour.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smoother, lump-free filling.
- Use a water bath during baking to prevent cracking and create a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 107 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg