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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

A delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake with fruity strawberries in mini cupcake form, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar
For the cupcake batter
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped
For the frosting
  • 1 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into the bottom of each muffin tin, press down lightly, and bake for 3-5 minutes until slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Batter
  1. In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the remaining butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla extract.
  4. Mix in half of the dry ingredients, then the sour cream. Finally, add the remaining flour mixture until just blended.
  5. Gently fold in one-third of the beaten egg whites, followed by the rest of the egg whites and the chopped strawberries.
Baking
  1. Fill the muffin tins about 3/4 full with the batter and bake for about 20 minutes. Check with a toothpick to ensure they are done.
Frosting
  1. Beat the softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on high until fluffy.
  2. Once the cupcakes have cooled, spread the frosting on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with extra strawberries and graham cracker crumbs if desired.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Un-frosted cupcakes can be frozen for up to a month.