Description
Delightful Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes that combine the rich flavors of cheesecake with a buttery crust, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the vanilla wafer crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined; press into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crusts in cupcake liners, filling about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top each cupcake with cherry pie filling just before serving.
Notes
These cupcakes can be customized with different fruit toppings. Ensure cream cheese is softened for smooth filling and do not overmix when adding eggs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg