Description
Sweet white chocolate blueberry cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy indulgence with fruity charm. Each bite promises a luxurious dessert experience that delights passionate bakers and dessert enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces / 226 grams) cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Topping and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra blueberries and white chocolate shavings for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange paper liners in a muffin tin, creating a perfect base for these delectable cupcakes.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, pressing the mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a crisp, golden foundation.
- Generously distribute fresh blueberries and white chocolate chips across the crumb base, ensuring an even layer of fruity and sweet elements.
- In a mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a smooth, creamy consistency. Gently incorporate eggs and vanilla, stirring until just combined to maintain a delicate texture.
- Carefully pour the cream cheese mixture over the blueberry and white chocolate layer, filling each cupcake liner approximately 3/4 full.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, watching for a set texture with a slight jiggle in the center, indicating perfect cupcake doneness.
- While cupcakes cool, craft a luscious topping by whisking sour cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until silky and uniform.
- Once completely cooled, spread the creamy topping across each cupcake surface with a gentle touch.
- Embellish with additional blueberries and white chocolate chips, creating an elegant visual finish.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, transforming these cupcakes into a sublime dessert experience.
Notes
- Butter Matters Choose unsalted butter for precise sweetness control and consistent texture in the graham cracker crust.
- Gentle Mixing Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracking and maintain a silky smooth consistency.
- Temperature Technique Allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing to ensure a creamy, lump-free filling.
- Make-Ahead Magic These cupcakes can be prepared a day in advance, making them perfect for stress-free entertaining and meal planning.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 311 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 147 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg