Description
Creamy raspberry cheesecake cupcakes blend tangy cream cheese with sweet berries in a delightful dessert. Guests will savor each delectable bite, experiencing pure culinary bliss from this irresistible treat.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 8 oz (227 g) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup raspberry preserves
- Fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheating: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners, spacing them evenly for uniform baking.
- Batter Preparation: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly. Incorporate vanilla extract and gently fold in dry ingredients alternating with milk, ensuring a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until silky and completely integrated, creating a luxurious, velvety mixture.
- Cupcake Assembly: Fill each liner halfway with batter, then carefully layer one tablespoon of cheesecake filling and one tablespoon of raspberry preserves, creating an enticing marbled effect.
- Baking Process: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Cooling and Finishing: Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature, which enhances structural integrity and flavor profile. Adorn each cupcake with fresh, vibrant raspberries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
Optimize Batter Mixing: Achieve a silky-smooth cupcake batter by using room temperature ingredients and avoiding overmixing, which can lead to tough, dense cupcakes.
Control Cheesecake Filling Placement: Use a small spoon or piping bag to precisely center the cheesecake filling, ensuring an even distribution and beautiful marbled effect in each cupcake.
Master Cooling Technique: Allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before decorating, preventing frosting from melting and preserving the delicate texture.
Raspberry Preservation Tip: Select high-quality, seedless raspberry preserves for a smoother filling and more intense fruit flavor that complements the creamy cheesecake center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg