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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes – Mini Treats with a Big Cheesecake Flavor


  • Author: Eva Harper
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Description

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake center, and your choice of strawberry frosting or sauce—perfect for picnics, brunches, or holiday dessert tables.


Ingredients

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Graham Cracker Crust

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar

  • ¼ cup melted butter

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Strawberry Topping (choose one):

Fresh Strawberry Sauce
  • 1 cup strawberries

  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons sugar

Frosting with Freeze-Dried Strawberries

 

  • 1½ cups freeze-dried strawberries (or 34 g powdered)

  • 4 cups powdered sugar

  • 1 cup cream cheese

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Optional: 1 teaspoon cheesecake extract or swap in mascarpone


Instructions

  • Prep oven and crust: Preheat oven to 325°F. Line muffin tin with paper liners. Mix crust ingredients until sandy and press 1 tbsp into each liner.

  • Bake crust: Bake for 5 minutes. Cool slightly.

  • Mix filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.

  • Fill liners: Spoon batter evenly over crusts.

  • Bake: Bake at 325°F for 18–20 minutes. Don’t open the oven!

  • Cool slowly: Crack oven door and let cool for 30 minutes.

  • Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.

 

  • Top: Add your choice of strawberry frosting or sauce before serving.

Notes

 

  • Freeze-dried strawberries add punchy flavor and natural color to the frosting.

  • Let cupcakes cool gradually to prevent sinking.

  • Frozen strawberries work great in winter—just thaw and drain before simmering.

  • Make-ahead friendly: Store un-topped cupcakes up to 2 days in the fridge.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 21g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

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