Cheesecake Cupcakes (Print Version)
Vanilla cupcakes with a graham cracker crust bottom, filled with homemade cherry filling and topped with cream cheese buttercream. A perfect cheesecake-cupcake mashup!
# Ingredients:
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs.
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted.
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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1 1/2 cups cake flour.
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3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
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1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder.
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1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt.
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature.
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1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature.
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1/4 cup vegetable oil.
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1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature.
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2 eggs, room temperature.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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2 1/2 cups frozen sweet red cherries.
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3 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling).
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice.
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1 tablespoon cornstarch.
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1 tablespoon water.
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3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting).
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6 ounces full-fat cream cheese, cold.
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2 1/4 cups powdered sugar.
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1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream.
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1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract.
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Extra fresh cherries for decorating.
# Instructions:
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Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Place 1 tablespoon in each cupcake liner. Save leftovers for decoration.
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Whisk dry ingredients, mix in butter. Combine wet ingredients separately. Add wet to dry in stages, mixing until combined. Fill liners 2/3 full.
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Bake at 350F/180C for 16-22 minutes until tops bounce back when touched. Cool on wire rack.
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Cook cherries, sugar, and lemon juice 15-20 minutes until thickened. Add cornstarch slurry, cook 2 more minutes. Cool before using.
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Cream butter until fluffy, add cold cream cheese, then powdered sugar. Beat until fluffy. Mix in cream and vanilla.
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Core cupcakes, fill with cherry filling. Pipe frosting around edge, roll in reserved crumbs. Add more filling and fresh cherry garnish.
# Notes:
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Measure dry ingredients using spoon-level method or scale for best results.
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Store in airtight container in fridge for 3-4 days or freeze up to 1 month.
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Bring to room temperature before serving.