🍒🧁 Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes 🧁🍒
These Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake and sweet cherries, all in a cute cupcake form! They’re easy to make and even easier to eat. Perfect for any dessert table or special occasion. 😋🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cupcakes:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cherry Topping:
1 can cherry pie filling
Fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
For the Frosting:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
Make the Cupcakes:
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the softened butter, egg, sour cream, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
Spoon a dollop of the cheesecake filling into the center of each cupcake batter.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Assemble the Cupcakes:
Once the cupcakes are completely cool, pipe or spoon the whipped cream frosting on top of each cupcake.
Spoon a bit of cherry pie filling on top of the frosting, allowing it to drizzle down the sides.
Garnish with a fresh cherry on top, if desired.
Serve and Enjoy:
Serve these delightful Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes at your next gathering and watch them disappear! 🍒🧁🍰
These Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes are sure to be a hit with their creamy cheesecake center and sweet cherry topping. Enjoy every bite!
