New York Style Cheesecake Cupcakes

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New York-Style Cheesecake Cupcakes 🧁🍰

Creamy, rich, and perfectly portioned—these New York-style cheesecake cupcakes deliver all the decadence of the classic dessert in a bite-sized form! With a buttery graham cracker crust and velvety sour cream topping, they’re ideal for parties, gifts, or just treating yourself.

📝 Ingredients

For the Crust:

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets)

¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp melted butter

For the Cheesecake Filling:

16 oz (2 blocks) full-fat cream cheese, softened

⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract

½ cup sour cream
1 tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for smoother texture)

For the Sour Cream Topping (Optional):

1 cup sour cream

2 tbsp sugar
½ tsp vanilla extract

For Garnish:

Fresh berries, caramel sauce, or chocolate drizzle

👩‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Crust

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.
Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until sandy.
Press 1½ tbsp crust mix into each liner (use a shot glass to compact).

Bake for 5 mins, then let cool.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth (no lumps!).
Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Mix just until combined—don’t overbeat!

Divide batter evenly among cups (fill almost to the top).

3. Bake & Cool

Bake 18-22 mins until edges are set but centers still jiggle slightly.
Optional topping: Whisk sour cream, sugar, and vanilla, then spread on warm cupcakes.

Let cool 1 hour in the oven (door cracked), then chill 4+ hours (or overnight).

4. Serve!

Garnish with berries, caramel, or chocolate.
Run a knife around edges before removing liners.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Room-temp ingredients prevent cracks.
✔ Water bath hack: Place a pan of water on the oven’s lower rack for moisture.
✔ Freezer-friendly: Store unfrosted cupcakes for up to 1 month.

🍓 Flavor Variations

Lemon Blueberry: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + ½ cup blueberries to batter.

Chocolate Swirl: Fold in melted chocolate before baking.
Pumpkin Spice: Replace ½ cup sour cream with pumpkin puree + 1 tsp spice.

Why You’ll Love These:

✅ No springform pan needed!
✅ Perfect individual servings—no slicing required.
✅ Just as creamy as full-sized cheesecake.

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Want a no-bake version? Ask below! 👇😊