Description
Sweet strawberry cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy elegance with fruity charm, offering a delightful dessert that melts in your mouth. Delicate layers of tangy cream cheese and fresh strawberries create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam
Strawberry Compote Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
Instructions
- Line a cupcake pan with paper liners, creating a foundation for the delectable dessert.
- Crush graham crackers and blend with melted butter, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a crisp, buttery base.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, smooth consistency, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a velvety texture.
- Gently fold vanilla extract and sour cream into the cream cheese mixture, introducing chopped strawberries and strawberry jam to infuse fruity undertones throughout the batter.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake mixture into prepared liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Transfer the cupcake pan to a preheated oven at 325°F (165°C), baking for 20-22 minutes until the centers set and develop a slight wobble when gently nudged.
- Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry compote by simmering fresh strawberries with sugar and a splash of lemon juice in a saucepan.
- Thicken the compote by stirring in a cornstarch mixture, allowing the sauce to reduce and develop a glossy, rich consistency.
- Once cupcakes have completely cooled, crown each with a generous spoonful of strawberry compote and garnish with fresh strawberry slices for a vibrant, elegant finish.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smoother, lump-free mixing and better texture.
- Gently fold strawberries to prevent breaking and maintain delicate fruit pieces in the cheesecake batter.
- Use parchment liners for easier removal and a cleaner presentation of cupcakes.
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or gluten-free cookie crumbs for a celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg