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Creme Brulee Cheesecake Cupcakes

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Individual cheesecakes with a caramelized sugar topping, offering a smooth vanilla bean flavor.

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
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • ½ 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 and ¼ cup sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined. Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, and heavy cream.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly jiggly.
  6. Let the cheesecakes cool in the muffin tin for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Once completely cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle ½ cup sugar evenly over the tops of the chilled cheesecakes.
  9. Using a kitchen torch, caramelize the sugar until it forms a hard, glassy crust. Alternatively, you can place the cheesecakes under a hot broiler for a minute or two, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  10. Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast between the crisp sugar topping and the creamy cheesecake.

Notes

  • For a crack-free topping, ensure your cheesecakes are thoroughly chilled before torching.
  • If you don’t have a kitchen torch, you can use the broiler setting on your oven. Watch them very closely as the sugar can burn quickly.
  • These can be made a day in advance and topped with sugar just before serving.

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