Description
Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cupcakes are a luxurious dessert that combines a soft vanilla cupcake with a rich custard filling and a perfectly caramelized sugar topping. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors that is sure to impress your guests. Perfect for any celebration or simply as an indulgent treat, these cupcakes will transport you straight to a Parisian patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Additional granulated sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour and baking powder until just combined. Fold in the vanilla bean paste gently.
- Divide the batter among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the custard filling, whisk heavy cream, egg yolks, sugar, and more vanilla bean paste in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 10 minutes).
- Once cupcakes are cool, poke holes in the centers and fill with custard mixture. Sprinkle granulated sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavored extracts or add chocolate chips for variety. Top with fresh berries for added color and flavor.