Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes 🍓🧁

These strawberry cheesecake cupcakes combine fluffy strawberry cake with a rich, creamy cheesecake swirl—easy to make with a box mix, but totally gourmet-tasting! Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or anytime you crave a sweet treat.

📝 Ingredients

🍓 Cupcake Base:

1 box (15.25 oz) strawberry cake mix

Ingredients listed on box (usually eggs, oil, water)

🍰 Cheesecake Filling:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg
½ tsp vanilla extract

🍦 Optional Toppings:

Whipped cream

Fresh strawberries
Strawberry glaze (melted jam + water)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with liners.

2. Make the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth.
Add egg + vanilla, mixing just until combined (don’t overbeat). Set aside.

3. Prepare the Cake Batter

Mix strawberry cake batter as directed on the box.

4. Assemble the Cupcakes

Fill each liner ½ full with strawberry batter.
Add 1 tbsp cheesecake filling to each, then swirl gently with a toothpick.
Optional: Top with a little extra batter for a “hidden” cheesecake center.

5. Bake & Cool

Bake 18–22 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean).
Let cool 10 mins in the pan, then transfer to a rack.

6. Decorate!

Pipe whipped cream and add fresh strawberries or a strawberry glaze drizzle.

💡 Pro Tips

✔ Room-temperature cream cheese prevents lumps.
✔ Don’t over-swirl—or the cheesecake will sink!
✔ Chill before serving for a firmer cheesecake texture.

🍫 Flavor Twists

Chocolate-Strawberry: Use chocolate cake mix instead.

Lemon Cheesecake: Swap strawberry mix for lemon cake + lemon zest in filling.
Funfetti: Add sprinkles to the batter!

Why You’ll Love These:

✅ Easy box-mix hack with a fancy twist.
✅ Creamy + fruity in every bite.
✅ Kid-friendly & party-perfect!

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