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Heavenly Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake filling and buttery cupcake base, topped with a vibrant raspberry sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcake Base
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Topping
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  7. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of cupcake batter into each liner. Then, add a scoop of the cheesecake filling on top.
  8. Top with another tablespoon of cupcake batter, covering the cheesecake filling.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Raspberry Topping
  1. While the cupcakes are cooling, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens.
Serving
  1. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely, then drizzle the raspberry topping over each cupcake before serving.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients for mixing. Chill raspberry topping before drizzling for refreshing taste.