Description
These Vanilla Cheesecake Cupcakes are the perfect treat! Creamy, rich cheesecake filling baked in a cupcake form, topped with a simple vanilla whipped cream. They’re easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until evenly moistened.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fill each cupcake liner with the cheesecake filling, about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still have a slight jiggle.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tin.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a chilled bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble: Once the cupcakes are cooled, top each one with a generous swirl of whipped cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake filling, make sure your cream cheese is completely softened.
- Don’t overbake the cupcakes; they should still have a slight jiggle in the center.
- You can add a swirl of your favorite fruit preserves on top of the cheesecake filling before baking for extra flavor.
- Store leftover cupcakes in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 25g
- Protein: 5g