Cream Cheese Cupcakes Like a Cheese Cake but Soooo Easy
Indulge in the creamy decadence of these Cream Cheese Cupcakes – the ultimate shortcut to a classic cheesecake experience! This delightfully easy dessert combines rich cream cheese, a touch of tangy sour cream, and a hint of vanilla, baked atop a crisp vanilla wafer base. Perfectly portioned in cupcake form, these mini cheesecakes come together in just 15 minutes of prep, making them ideal for busy schedules or last-minute cravings. Finished with a luscious dollop of cherry pie filling or your topping of choice, they deliver all the luxurious flavor of a traditional cheesecake without the fuss. Perfect for parties, holidays, or everyday indulgence, these bite-sized treats are guaranteed to impress.
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 12 pieces Vanilla wafer cookies
- 1 cup Cherry pie filling (or any topping of choice)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
Step 2
Place one vanilla wafer cookie at the bottom of each cupcake liner. This will act as the crust.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth incorporation.
Step 5
Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is fully combined and silky.
Step 6
Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly jiggly.
Step 8
Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 9
Refrigerate the cooled cupcakes for at least 1 hour to chill and set completely.
Step 10
Just before serving, top each cupcake with a spoonful of cherry pie filling or your preferred topping, such as whipped cream, fresh fruit, or caramel drizzle.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy this easy, creamy, and delicious cheesecake-inspired treat!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1144.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3220.2 |
| Total Fat 203.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 119.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 931.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2020.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 319.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 257.6g | |
| Protein 48.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
| Calcium 698.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 766.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories