Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes unite the classic flavors of crème brûlée with the delightful texture of cupcakes. With a creamy vanilla custard base and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping, these treats offer a luxurious dessert experience ideal for any occasion. Whether celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy night in, each bite brings a touch of elegance and sweetness that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla bean paste, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with the heavy cream until just mixed.
- Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before sprinkling sugar on top and caramelizing with a kitchen torch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg