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Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes

A decadent fusion of creamy cheesecake and classic crème brûlée, with a hint of vanilla bean, baked into individual cupcakes.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
  • 1/4 cup turbinado sugar (for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press 1 tbsp into each liner to form crusts.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream and vanilla bean seeds.
  4. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
  5. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Before serving, sprinkle turbinado sugar on top and caramelize with a kitchen torch.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog