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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
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat for 5–7 minutes until syrupy.
- Let cool completely before using.
2. Make Cheesecake Filling
- Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Set aside in the fridge.
3. Prepare Cupcake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry mixture and milk, starting and ending with dry.
4. Assemble Cupcakes
- Spoon 1 tablespoon cupcake batter into each liner.
- Add 1 teaspoon cheesecake filling in the center.
- Cover with more cupcake batter until liners are 2/3 full.
- Top with ½ teaspoon strawberry topping. Swirl gently with a toothpick.
5. Bake & Cool
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until cupcakes spring back when touched.
- 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?