Description
Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes combine three decadent desserts into one elegant treat. Featuring a moist vanilla cupcake base, a luscious cheesecake center, and a crisp brulee topping, these cupcakes are the ultimate dessert for special occasions or indulgent cravings. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining and ideal for fans of vanilla, cheesecake, and creme brulee desserts.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole milk
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1/4 cup sour cream
1 large egg
3 large egg yolks
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
1/4 cup granulated sugar (for brulee topping)
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour and milk until smooth. Fill each liner halfway with batter.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, sour cream, and egg until creamy. Spoon mixture on top of each cupcake.
4. Bake for 22–25 minutes until set. Cool completely, then chill.
5. For the custard, whisk egg yolks and sugar in a saucepan. Add cream and vanilla, and cook over low heat until thickened. Let cool slightly.
6. Spoon cooled custard over chilled cupcakes. Refrigerate until set.
7. Sprinkle sugar over each cupcake and use a kitchen torch to caramelize. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for smooth blending.
Chill the cupcakes thoroughly before adding the custard layer to prevent melting.
Use a kitchen torch for best brulee results—broiling is a backup but requires extra caution.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 105mg