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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Recipe Information
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)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a standard 12-cup muffin pan with paper cupcake liners.
Place one vanilla wafer cookie at the bottom of each cupcake liner. This will act as the crust.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure smooth incorporation.
Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until the batter is fully combined and silky.
Evenly spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each nearly to the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are just slightly jiggly.
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.
Refrigerate the cooled cupcakes for at least 1 hour to chill and set completely.
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.
Serve and enjoy this easy, creamy, and delicious cheesecake-inspired treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3220 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 203.2 g | 261% | |
| Saturated Fat | 119.8 g | 599% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 932 mg | 311% | |
| Sodium | 2021 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.3 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 257.6 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 699 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 767 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
