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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes: Delight in Every Bite!


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake with the lightness of cupcakes, topped with fresh strawberries.


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk (room temperature)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened, room temperature)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
  • 1 egg (for filling, room temperature)
  • Fresh strawberries (sliced)
  • Optional: powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  7. Add sugar, vanilla extract, and egg, mixing until well-combined.
  8. Pour the cupcake batter into the prepared liners, filling each about halfway.
  9. Spoon a dollop of the cheesecake filling on top of the batter.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  11. Allow them to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, top each cupcake with sliced strawberries.
  13. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
  14. Your delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes are ready to enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
  • These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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