New York Style Cheesecake Cupcakes

When I make these, people just RAVE about them! The crumbled graham crackers sprinkled on top add the flavor of a cheesecake base.

New York Style Cheesecake Cupcakes

Ingredients
  1. 20 ounces cream cheese, softened
  2. 1/2 cup sour cream
  3. 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
  4. 1/2 cup sugar
  5. 1/2 tablespoon vanilla
  6. 2 eggs
  7. 3 or 4 graham crackers, crushed for sprinkling
Cream Cheese Frosting
  1. 2 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  2. 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
  3. 4 oz. cream cheese, cold
Method
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2-12 count cupcake tins with liners.
  • In a small bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 3 Tablespoons sugar, and melted butter with a fork until most and crumbly.
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the crust mixture into each cupcake liner. Using a small glass, tamp down crumbs to form a crust. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, flour and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low after each just until blended.
  • Pour 1/3 cup filling into each prepared liner. Bake 45-60 minutes or until cheese cake is set. Cool to room temperature then top each cheesecake with 1-2 tablespoons of cherry filling.