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Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Christmas Cranberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Delightful mini cheesecakes with a festive cranberry swirl, perfect for holiday gatherings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of each liner.
  3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
  4. Fold in fresh cranberries and lemon zest.
  5. Spoon the mixture over the crusts and swirl in cranberry sauce.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Notes

For a festive touch, top with whipped cream and extra cranberries before serving.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Protein: 4g