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Luxurious Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

These delightful cupcakes combine fluffy cake, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet blueberry sauce, making them the perfect portable dessert.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Blueberry Sauce
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with water 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
For the Cupcakes
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepping the Blueberry Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the berries begin to soften—about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a gentle boil until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Baking the Cupcakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, then alternate adding your dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  5. Fill the cupcake liners about halfway and bake for about 18-20 minutes.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. Once the cupcakes have cooled for a few minutes, make a small indent in the center of each cupcake, and spoon about a tablespoon of the cheesecake mixture into the hole.
Assembly & Topping
  1. Return the cupcakes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheesecake filling is set.
  2. Once they're cooled, top each cupcake generously with your blueberry sauce.

Notes

Use a one-bowl method for the batter to minimize cleanup. Swap in raspberries or strawberries for a fun twist. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to a week.