Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes are a mix between a cupcake and cheesecake. With a graham cracker crust and cream cheese frosting, these are delicious!

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE CUPCAKES

(posted in 2011 – I’m not pregnant again 🙂)

I’ve been searching for a pink treat to share with you since we found out some big pink news last week. Yep! We are having a baby girl! After having three boys, I still can’t believe it. I always thought I was destined to a life of all boys. I know you’re not supposed to care what the sex is but when the ultrasound tech told me I just said, “REALLY?!” through tears of joy.

I feel like the girly side of me went into hiding over the years with all of the boys in my house. But now that we are having a girl, I suddenly feel the need to always have my toes painted and to up my girl factor.

Yesterday was National Cheesecake Day and although I’m a day late, (and these aren’t really pink) I thought these strawberry cheesecake cupcakes were worth sharing. The cupcakes have a graham cracker crust, with a strawberry cupcake/cheesecake, and cream cheese frosting.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

THE BATTER

cupcakes in a tin

The batter for these cheesecake cupcakes is more cupcake than cheesecake but somehow tastes like cheesecake. Since it’s a hybrid they don’t rise very much so the height to which you fill them they will pretty much stay.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

HOW TO STORE THESE?

These should be stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

OTHER STRAWBERRY RECIPES

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

4.62 from 18 votes
When you want to pink it up, these are your dessert! The cupcakes have a graham cracker crust, with a strawberry cupcake, and cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chill: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cupcakes

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, (8 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 Tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup + 2 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and coarsely chopped (and more for garnish)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners. Mix graham cracker crumbs with butter and sugar. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of the crushed graham cracker into the bottom of each prepared muffin tin. You will have a small amount of extra crumbs that you will save for garnish before serving. Press down using the back of the measuring spoon and bake for 3-5 minutes or until slightly browned. Remove immediately from oven and set aside to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks appear, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy and then add the vanilla and beat on a low-speed. Then add half the flour mixture until incorporated. Mix in the sour cream. Add remaining flour and mix until just blended.
  • Gently fold 1/3 of the egg into the batter until combined, do not over mix the egg whites or the cake will fall flat. Fold in remaining egg and fold in the chopped strawberries. Fill each muffin tin about 3/4 of the way ((they will not rise much) and bake for about 20 minutes depending on your oven. You can test to see if they are done by sticking a toothpick through the center, if it comes out clean it is ready to take out!

For the cream cheese frosting:

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth. Add the sugar slowly in small batches, beating on low speed until incorporated. Once all sugar has been added, increase the speed to high and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Spread icing on cupcakes or use a pastry bag with a star tip. Refrigerate until ready to serve. When ready to serve, garnish with freshly cut strawberries and graham cracker crumbs. I definitely think these cupcakes are best when they have been chilled and then taken out of the fridge for a couple of minutes to soften.

Notes

Source: adapted from Joylicious; changed the crust and the frosting.
Cuisine: American
Course: Dessert
Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes