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Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes

Close-up of four creme brulee cheesecake cupcakes with a golden caramelized sugar topping and graham cracker crust.
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Individual vanilla bean cheesecakes with a crisp, caramelized sugar topping, perfect for parties or elegant desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla bean paste and heavy cream until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
  7. Let the cheesecakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cooled, cover the cheesecakes and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  9. Just before serving, sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar evenly over the top of each cheesecake.
  10. Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden brown and bubbly. Alternatively, you can place the cheesecakes under a hot broiler for 1-2 minutes, watching very carefully to prevent burning.

Notes

  • For a broiler finish, ensure your muffin tin is oven-safe and place it on a baking sheet. Keep a close eye on the cheesecakes as the sugar can burn quickly.
  • If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can achieve a similar effect by heating a metal skewer or the back of a metal spoon until very hot and pressing it onto the sugar to melt and caramelize it.
  • These can be made a day in advance and torched just before serving.

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