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Cajun Chicken Pasta

Cajun Chicken Pasta

Make delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes with a graham cracker crust. Easy recipe with cream cheese filling and fresh berries. Perfect for parties. Try our Cajun Chicken Pasta for a savory meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups buttermilk
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

Equipment

  • Standard 12-cup muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowls (large, medium, small)
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Whisk and spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a bowl; add melted butter and stir until mixed.
  3. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner to form a crust.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and mix in vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually add flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating between them, until just combined.
  8. Fill liners with batter, about two-thirds full, and bake for 18-20 minutes until done.
  9. Let cupcakes cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  11. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until combined.
  12. Core the center of each cupcake and fill with cheesecake filling.
  13. Top with diced strawberries.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese, butter, and eggs are at room temperature for the best texture. Use an ice cream scoop for even cupcake sizes, leading to uniform baking. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch. These cupcakes are best consumed the same day, but unfilled cupcakes can be stored for up to 1 day at room temperature or frozen for up to 2 months. Add a pinch of finely grated lemon zest to the filling for an extra flavor dimension.
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