Description
Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and fresh strawberries, all in a convenient cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker 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 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup strawberry puree
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries and strawberry puree.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in each cupcake liner.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature cream cheese.
- Top with additional fresh strawberries before serving for decoration.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg