Description
Crème Brûlée Cupcakes are a delightful twist on the classic French dessert, combining a soft vanilla cupcake with a rich custard filling and a crunchy caramelized sugar topping. These elegant treats are perfect for any occasion, offering an impressive flavor experience that will leave your guests craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spoon batter into liners about two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before sprinkling with sugar and caramelizing with a kitchen torch or under the broiler.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavors by adding lemon zest or almond extract to the batter for unique twists. For added richness, infuse the custard with coffee or chocolate.