Description
Raspberry cheesecake cupcakes blend creamy cheesecake with tangy fruit in a delightful dessert. Sweet and rich flavors create a perfect balance that delights palates and leaves you craving another bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Topping and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Additional fresh raspberries for garnish
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (163C) and arrange cupcake liners in a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a cohesive mixture. Gently press the crumb base into each liner’s bottom, then bake for 5 minutes to set the foundation.
- Whip cream cheese and granulated sugar until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract and sour cream until the mixture becomes perfectly smooth and homogeneous.
- Distribute the cheesecake filling evenly across the prepared crusts, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Create the raspberry swirl by pulverizing raspberries with sugar and lemon juice. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to eliminate seeds, optionally thickening with cornstarch for enhanced consistency.
- Delicately drop small raspberry sauce portions onto each cheesecake surface. Use a toothpick to artfully integrate the sauce, creating elegant swirling patterns throughout the filling.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until the cheesecakes reach a stable, slightly firm texture. Allow complete cooling, then refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours to enhance flavor and structural integrity before serving.
Notes
- Crust Perfection: Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to press graham cracker mixture evenly and firmly into cupcake liners for a compact, stable base.
- Temperature Trick: Bring cream cheese to room temperature beforehand to ensure smooth, lump-free mixing and prevent cracking during baking.
- Swirl Technique: Add raspberry sauce sparingly and swirl gently with a toothpick to create beautiful marble-like patterns without overmixing.
- Dietary Modifications: Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives or use almond flour for a low-carb version; replace sugar with monk fruit sweetener for a diabetic-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 89 kcal
- Sugar: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 28 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.5 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg