Description
These Crème Brûlée Cupcakes are a delicious twist on the classic French dessert, with a soft and buttery cupcake base topped with a creamy vanilla custard and a perfect caramelized sugar crust. An indulgent treat that combines the best of two desserts in one!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For an authentic crème brûlée flavor, consider adding a small amount of vanilla bean paste to the batter or frosting.
- For frosting, use a rich vanilla buttercream or a custard-style frosting to mimic the classic crème brûlée topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes