Print

Cream Brulee Cupcakes – cute gourmet dessert idea

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Rich vanilla bean cheesecake cupcakes topped with a crackly crème brûlée sugar crust. A decadent, elegant mini dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Crust:

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tbsp sugar

  • 4 tbsp melted butter

Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla bean paste (or 2 tsp extract)

Topping:

  • ½ cup sugar (for brûlée)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  • Mix crust ingredients and press into liners. Bake 5 minutes.

  • Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla.

  • Fill liners with batter. Bake 18–22 minutes. Cool and chill.

  • Sprinkle tops with sugar and brûlée with a torch before serving.

Notes

  • Store chilled; brûlée just before serving.

  • Freeze unfrosted cupcakes up to 1 month.

  • Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.