Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes
  1. Preheat the Oven:

  2. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).

  3. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

  4. Prepare the Crust:

  5. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

  6. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.

  7. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.

  8. Use the back of a spoon to compact the crumbs.

  9. Make the Cheesecake Filling:

  10. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.

  11. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  12. Mix in the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla bean seeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.

  13. Fill the Cupcakes:

  14. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each cupcake liner, filling them about ¾ full.

  15. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set and the tops are slightly puffed.

  16. Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.

  17. Add the Crème Brûlée Topping:

  18. Just before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of sugar evenly over the top of each cupcake.

  19. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until it melts and turns a deep amber color.

  20. Let the sugar harden for a few minutes.

  21. Serve these delightful Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes chilled and enjoy the creamy, crunchy goodness!

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian...

Category🍰Dessert

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🎊Party

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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