Description
Cherry Cheesecake Cupcakes are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet and tangy flavor of cherries, all in a convenient cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can cherry pie filling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 3/4 full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the centers are set.
- Allow to cool completely, then top each cupcake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- These cupcakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Try using different pie fillings for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg