Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

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🍓 Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Fluffy, creamy, fruity — all in one bite!
Imagine a tender vanilla cupcake, a smooth cheesecake center, and a swirl of fresh strawberry topping. These cupcakes bring together the charm of a bakery and the comfort of homemade dessert, perfect for celebrations, tea parties, or a cozy night in.


📜 History

Cheesecake has ancient roots — historians trace it back to ancient Greece, where athletes were served a cheese-and-honey cake for energy. Cupcakes, meanwhile, rose to popularity in 19th-century America as individual “cup” cakes that baked faster than whole cakes. The combination of cheesecake and cupcake is a modern innovation, popularized in bakeries in the early 2000s, especially with the rise of “fusion desserts.” Adding strawberries brings a fresh, romantic flair reminiscent of European patisseries.


🌟 Benefits

  • Portion control – perfect little servings (well… unless you eat four).
  • Fresh fruit – strawberries provide vitamin C and antioxidants.
  • Versatile – works for birthdays, brunches, Valentine’s, or just because.
  • Texture harmony – soft cake, creamy cheesecake, juicy topping.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cupcake Batter:

  • 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120 ml) milk

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

🥣 Instructions & Methods

1. Prepare Strawberry Topping

  1. In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
  2. Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until syrupy.
  3. Let cool completely before using.

2. Make Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
  3. Set aside in the fridge.

3. Prepare Cupcake Batter

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry mixture and milk, starting and ending with dry.

4. Assemble Cupcakes

  1. Spoon 1 tablespoon cupcake batter into each liner.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling in the center.
  3. Cover with more cupcake batter until liners are 2/3 full.
  4. Top with ½ teaspoon strawberry topping. Swirl gently with a toothpick.

5. Bake & Cool

  1. Bake for 18–20 minutes, until cupcakes spring back when touched.
  2. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

🍽 Formation & Serving Ideas

  • Serve chilled for a firmer cheesecake center or room temperature for a softer bite.
  • Garnish with a fresh strawberry slice and a mint leaf for presentation.
  • Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

📊 Nutrition (per cupcake, approx.)

  • Calories: 245 kcal
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Carbs: 30 g
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Sugar: 19 g

💖 Lovers of This Dessert

These cupcakes are adored by:

  • Romantics – strawberries + cheesecake = love at first bite.
  • Party hosts – easy to serve and impress guests.
  • Bakers – fun to make with beautiful swirls.
  • Sweet tooth dreamers – who appreciate creamy-meets-fluffy textures.

🏁 Conclusion

Soft Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes are proof that happiness can fit in your hand. With their soft sponge, creamy filling, and fruity topping, they’re a dessert that pleases every crowd. Whether for a romantic dinner, a birthday, or a mid-week treat, these cupcakes deliver joy in every bite.


If you like, I can also give you a bakery-style upgraded version with hidden strawberry jam cores and whipped cream topping for an extra wow factor. Would you like me to prepare that version next?

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