Description
Crème Brûlée Cupcakes are a luscious blend of rich custard and fluffy vanilla cake, crowned with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust. These elegant treats offer a delightful contrast of textures and flavors, making them perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence at home. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress friends and family with these show-stoppers that are sure to have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Additional sugar for caramelizing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients while alternating with heavy cream until smooth.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, sprinkle sugar on top and use a kitchen torch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, substitute vanilla extract with almond or citrus zest. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.