{"id":2051638,"date":"2024-10-25T10:50:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=recipe&p=2051638"},"modified":"2024-10-25T10:50:13","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T15:50:13","slug":"cheesecake-cupcakes","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/cheesecake-cupcakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheesecake Cupcakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
When you hear the words cheesecake cupcake recipe it makes perfect sense if you are a bit intimidated. While it\u2019s not that challenging to make most cupcakes<\/a>, cheesecake is a whole different beast, right? Well, not so much, as it turns out. These delightful cheesecake cupcakes require just seven ingredients, all of which you likely have in your kitchen.<\/p>\n The hands-on work takes about 10 minutes, with the cook time a maximum of 20. Really the only hard thing about these cupcakes is that you\u2019ll have to wait at least an hour as they chill in the fridge after you cook them. Now, let\u2019s gather our surprisingly simple ingredients and get to work.<\/p>\n First, preheat the oven to 375\u00b0F. Then, in a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press this mixture gently into the bottoms of 24 paper-lined muffin cups.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla, working until the mixture is smooth. Then add the eggs and beat on low speed just until everything is combined. Spoon the filling over the crusts. Then bake the cupcakes until the centers are almost set, 15 to 20 minutes. Let the cheesecake cupcakes cool for 10 minutes before removing them from the pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Refrigerate them for at least 1 hour before serving this sweet treat.<\/p>\n You can store these cupcakes in airtight containers in the fridge for up to six days, and serve them chilled.<\/p>\n Absolutely; Cheesecake and cheesecake cupcakes alike take to freezing quite well. You should place them on a baking sheet and freeze them uncovered for several hours, then wrap them in an airtight covering and freeze them for up to two months.<\/p>\n If your cheesecake cupcakes sink in the middle, you are probably overbeating the batter. This incorporates too much air, which can then be released creating that crater during the cooking process.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t beat a plate of fresh fruit to accompany these cheesecake cupcakes, especially raspberries and blueberries.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t want to risk gilding the lily, but a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce over the top is probably well in bounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" These cheesecake cupcakes come together quickly using just seven ingredients. 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Crust:<\/h3>\n
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Filling:<\/h3>\n
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Directions<\/h2>\n
Step 1: Prepare the graham cracker bases<\/h3>\n
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Step 2: Make the filling, then bake the cupcakes<\/h3>\n
KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Cheesecake Cupcake Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Cheesecake Cupcakes<\/h2>\n
Can you freeze these cupcakes?<\/h3>\n
Cheesecake Cupcake Tips<\/h2>\n
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Why are my cheesecake cupcakes sinking in the middle?<\/h3>\n
What should I serve with these cupcakes?<\/h3>\n
What else can I add to these cheesecake cupcakes?<\/h3>\n