Description
Sweet French classic Creme Brulee Cupcakes blend delicate vanilla custard with caramelized sugar tops, creating an irresistible dessert. Delicate cupcake shells cradle silky cream, promising a luxurious experience that transports you to a Parisian patisserie.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
Custard Filling Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon butter
Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the cupcake foundation by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging paper liners in a muffin tin.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by combining flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, then blend in vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients and milk into the batter, mixing until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Distribute the batter evenly across cupcake liners, filling each approximately three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before proceeding with filling.
- Prepare custard by whisking egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and free of lumps.
- Gently warm milk in a separate saucepan, avoiding boiling.
- Temper the egg mixture by slowly incorporating warm milk while continuously stirring.
- Cook the custard over medium heat, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and enrich with vanilla and butter, then cool to room temperature.
- Transfer cooled custard to a piping bag for precise filling.
- Carefully hollow out the center of each cupcake using a knife or specialized corer.
- Pipe custard filling into each cupcake, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle a thin, even layer of sugar across the cupcake surface.
- Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar, creating a golden, crisp topping.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrasting textures of soft cupcake and crackling caramel.
Notes
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cupcake texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract to enhance the custard’s rich flavor profile.
- When caramelizing sugar, move the torch slowly and evenly to prevent burning and achieve a perfect golden crust.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend, keeping the same measurements.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg