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Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes with Cherry Filling

Delightful chocolate cheesecake cupcakes featuring a rich cherry filling, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cupcake batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the cheesecake filling
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup cherry pie filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, sift together the flour and cocoa powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with chocolate batter.
  2. Add a spoonful of cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with more chocolate batter to cover completely.
Baking
  1. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Let the cupcakes cool, then cut a small heart shape out of the top of each, removing a small portion of the center.
  3. Spoon cherry pie filling into each heart-shaped cutout.
  4. Serve and enjoy your decadent cupcakes!

Notes

These cupcakes are best served fresh and can be garnished with additional cherry filling or a dollop of whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for about a week for optimal taste.