Description
Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and light, fluffy cupcakes, topped with a sweet cherry surprise. Each bite balances sweet and tart flavors, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cupcakes will impress your guests and bring joy to your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture until just mixed.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; stir in sour cream and fold in cherry pie filling.
- Fill cupcake liners with batter, add cheesecake filling on top, then cover with more batter.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - Swap cherries for other fruits like blueberries or strawberries for a unique twist.- Enhance flavor by adding lemon zest or almond extract to the cheesecake mixture.