Delightful Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
Light, creamy Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of cheesecake and fresh strawberries, making them an irresistible dessert for celebrat…
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
- Extra strawberries for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with paper liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream and mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the diced strawberries gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Once the cupcakes have cooled, spread or pipe the cheesecake filling on top and garnish with additional strawberries.