Indulge in these delightful Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes that offer a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake with a burst of fresh raspberries, all in convenient individual portions. These mini cheesecakes are a joy for any dessert lover!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes (plus chilling time)
Yield:12 cupcakes 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vanilla Wafer Cookies:
12 vanilla wafer cookies
Cheesecake Batter:
16oz cream cheese, softened
1/2cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4cup sour cream
1/2cup fresh raspberries, lightly mashed
Garnish:
1/4cup raspberry preserves
Whipped cream and extra raspberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
Prepare Base: Place one vanilla wafer cookie in the bottom of each liner.
Mix Cheesecake Batter: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and sour cream. Gently fold in mashed raspberries.
Bake: Divide batter into liners and bake for 22-25 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for 2 hours.
Final Touches: Warm raspberry preserves, spoon over cupcakes, and garnish with whipped cream and raspberries.
Notes
These cupcakes can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated.
For a smoother texture, press raspberries through a sieve before adding to the batter to remove seeds.