Crème Brûlée Cupcakes: Indulgent Treats for Home Bakers
Delightful cupcakes that bring the classic flavors of crème brûlée into a perfect portable form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, and mix until just combined.
- Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch, sprinkle some sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize it.
- Make sure the cupcakes are completely cool before adding caramel to prevent it from melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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