Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

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❤️ Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes ❤️
A love story in every bite! 🍓🧁💕

🌟 Introduction:

Imagine the perfect blend of three beloved classics—moist red velvet cake, rich cheesecake, and sweet strawberries—all in one luscious cupcake. These Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes are romantic, indulgent, and stunningly beautiful. Whether you’re celebrating love, friendship, or simply a sweet craving, these cupcakes are the showstopper dessert you’ve been looking for.

📝 Ingredients:

🧁 For the Red Velvet Cupcake Base:

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp white vinegar

🍰 For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

🍓 For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

🍥 For the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries (blended into powder)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 Instructions & Methods:

🔴 1. Make the Red Velvet Cupcakes:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another large bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Stir in vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of batter into each liner, filling 1/3 of the way.

🤍 2. Add the Cheesecake Filling:

  1. Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Add 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling over the red velvet batter in each cupcake liner.
  3. Top with another tablespoon of red velvet batter to cover the cheesecake.

🔥 3. Bake:

  • Bake cupcakes for 20–23 minutes or until the tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean from the side (not through the cheesecake center).
  • Let cool in pan for 5 minutes, then move to wire rack.

🍓 4. Prepare the Strawberry Topping:

  • In a small saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.

💗 5. Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy.
  2. Mix in vanilla and powdered strawberry.
  3. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.

🧁 6. Assemble the Cupcakes:

  • Once cooled, frost each cupcake generously with strawberry cream cheese frosting.
  • Spoon a bit of cooled strawberry compote on top.
  • Optional: Garnish with a slice of fresh strawberry or white chocolate shavings.

📜 History:

Red velvet cake emerged during the Victorian era as a symbol of elegance and luxury. Cheesecake has its roots in ancient Greece, loved for centuries. Strawberries? Always associated with love and freshness. This cupcake is a beautiful fusion of traditions—rich Southern red velvet, creamy New York-style cheesecake, and summery strawberry sweetness.

🌿 Benefits:

  • 🍓 Strawberries provide antioxidants and vitamin C.
  • 🧀 Cream cheese offers calcium and creamy satisfaction.
  • 🍫 Cocoa boosts mood and adds antioxidants.
  • 🧁 These cupcakes are portion-controlled delights for indulgence without overindulgence.

🏗️ Formation (Layering Idea):

  1. Bottom Layer: Red velvet batter
  2. Middle: Cheesecake swirl
  3. Top: More red velvet batter
  4. Frosting: Strawberry cream cheese
  5. Garnish: Strawberry compote + fresh slice

📊 Nutrition (Per Cupcake, approx.):

  • Calories: ~320
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbs: 35g
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fiber: 1g
    (values may vary based on portion and toppings)

💞 Conclusion:

These cupcakes are more than just dessert—they’re a celebration. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, birthdays, or just because you deserve something beautiful. Each bite is a combination of tangy cheesecake, velvety cocoa cake, and sweet strawberry bliss.

💑 For Lovers:

Bake them together. Decorate them together. Share them under fairy lights or a picnic. These cupcakes are meant to be enjoyed slowly, lovingly, and memorably. Because when red velvet meets strawberry cheesecake, it’s not just baking—it’s poetry.

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