Description
Heavenly cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy New York-style richness with delicate cupcake charm. Sweet graham cracker bases and silky cream cheese filling create an irresistible dessert that promises pure indulgence with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cupcake Base Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (355 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (160 g) raspberry preserves
Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning cupcake liners inside a muffin tin.
- Create the foundational cupcake batter by thoroughly combining dry ingredients including flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing vessel.
- In a separate bowl, whip butter and sugar until achieving a light, airy consistency with smooth texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold flour mixture and milk into the batter, alternating between ingredients and concluding with flour to maintain optimal batter structure.
- Distribute the cupcake batter evenly, filling each liner approximately halfway to allow room for additional layers.
- Craft the cheesecake filling by whisking cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Delicately layer a tablespoon of cheesecake mixture atop the initial batter in each cupcake compartment.
- Add a complementary spoonful of raspberry preserves alongside the cheesecake layer to introduce vibrant flavor complexity.
- Position the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, monitoring until cupcakes are fully set and a inserted toothpick emerges clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature, enabling structural stabilization.
- Embellish with fresh, whole raspberries immediately prior to serving for an elegant presentation and burst of fruity freshness.
Notes
- Master the precise temperature control to achieve the perfect golden-brown cupcake base that’s light and tender.
- Create a silky-smooth cheesecake filling by ensuring cream cheese is at room temperature for seamless blending.
- Layer raspberry preserves carefully to distribute sweet-tart pockets of fruity flavor throughout each delightful bite.
- Cool cupcakes completely before garnishing to maintain the pristine texture and prevent raspberry garnish from melting.
- Select high-quality vanilla extract to elevate the overall depth and richness of both the cupcake and cheesecake components.
- Opt for fresh raspberries as a final touch to add a burst of color and complementary fresh flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg