Description
Raspberry cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy cheesecake with tangy fruit in a delightful dessert. Rich flavors and elegant presentation make these treats perfect for special occasions and celebrations you’ll want to share with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 1/2 cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (163C) and arrange cupcake liners in a muffin pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, firmly pressing the mixture into the base of each liner to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, cream together cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring thorough blending after each addition.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, maintaining a smooth texture throughout the mixture.
- Carefully distribute the cheesecake batter into cupcake liners, filling approximately three-quarters of each cavity.
- Strategically place fresh raspberries into the center of each cupcake, then delicately swirl raspberry jam across the surface for a marbled effect.
- Transfer the muffin pan to the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a set consistency and slight golden edges.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely at room temperature before serving, enabling the cheesecake to firm up and develop optimal flavor.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Freeze fresh raspberries before adding to prevent color bleeding and maintain fruit integrity during baking.
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs to ensure smoother, lump-free cheesecake filling and more even baking.
- Create lower-sugar options by substituting sugar with monk fruit sweetener or reducing total sugar quantity by one-third.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg