Ingredients
Method
Prepping the Blueberry Sauce
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the berries begin to soften—about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and bring to a gentle boil until thickened. Set aside to cool.
Baking the Cupcakes
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, then alternate adding your dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Fill the cupcake liners about halfway and bake for about 18-20 minutes.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until creamy.
- 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
- Return the cupcakes to the oven and bake for an additional 10-12 minutes until the cheesecake filling is set.
- 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.