Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes (Printable Version)

Vanilla bean cupcakes with creamy filling and caramelized sugar finish for a decadent treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 cup sour cream

→ Cheesecake Filling

09 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
12 - 1 large egg

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
02 - Combine flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream, blending well. Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until smooth.
03 - Beat cream cheese until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and egg, mixing until homogeneous.
04 - Spoon cupcake batter to fill liners halfway. Add a dollop of cheesecake filling in the center, then top with remaining batter to cover.
05 - Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
06 - Allow cupcakes to cool completely. Sprinkle sugar on top of each and caramelize using a culinary torch or broiler until golden brown.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for a smooth filling.