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Close-up of a creme brulee cheesecake cupcakes with a caramelized sugar top and creamy center.

Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Cupcakes

Creamy crème brûlée cheesecake cupcakes with a crunchy caramelized sugar top and silky vanilla bean filling. An elegant, bakery-style dessert made easy with simple ingredients.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, French-inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 245kcal
Author: Hannah Cooking
Cost: $10–$14 per batch

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin tin (12-cup) (For baking cupcakes)
  • 12 cupcake liners (Prevent sticking / easy serving)
  • 1 Electric mixer (For smooth cheesecake batter)
  • 1 Large roasting pan (For water bath)
  • 1 Kitchen torch (For caramelizing sugar)
  • 1 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Small spatula (For smoothing tops)

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs - Finely crushed
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 1 pinch salt

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese - Room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs - Room temperature
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste - Or substitute extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt

Brûlée Topping

  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar - Best for crisp topping
  • Kitchen torch - For caramelizing

Instructions 

  • Mix crumbs, butter, sugar, and salt; press into liners; bake 5 min at 325°F.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla gently.
  • Pour batter into liners, about ¾ full.
  • Place muffin tin in roasting pan; add hot water; bake 18–22 minutes.
  • Cool in oven 30 minutes, then chill 4 hours or overnight.
  • Sprinkle sugar; torch until caramelized and crisp; serve immediately.
    Close-up of a creme brulee cheesecake cupcakes with a caramelized sugar top and creamy center.

Notes

Use a torch for the best brûlée texture. Chill fully for the creamiest cheesecake texture. Vanilla bean paste adds a deep, rich flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cheesecake Cupcake | Calories: 245kcal (12%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 4g (8%) | Fat: 16g (25%) | Saturated Fat: 9g (56%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg (20%) | Sodium: 160mg (7%) | Potassium: 70mg (2%) | Sugar: 17g (19%) | Vitamin A: 450IU (9%) | Calcium: 50mg (5%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)