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Baked Cheese Cupcakes

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These baked cheese cupcakes offer all the creamy richness of a classic cheesecake in an elegant, individually portioned form. With a buttery biscuit base and smooth cheese filling, they are lightly sweetened and finished with a fresh tang from yogurt and lemon juice.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 hours 37 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cheese cupcakes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 240 g digestive biscuits, finely crushed (about 16 biscuits)
  • 110 g unsalted butter, melted
  • 400 g cream cheese, softened
  • 200 g plain yogurt, unsweetened, room temperature
  • 67 g granulated sugar (about 1/3 cup)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
  2. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the biscuit mixture into each and press firmly. Chill while making the filling.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk cream cheese, yogurt, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add lemon juice and mix just until combined.
  4. Lightly beat the eggs, then gently whisk into the cheese mixture. Avoid over-mixing.
  5. Sift in the flour and gently fold with a spatula until just incorporated.
  6. Spoon batter over the biscuit bases, filling each liner and smoothing the tops.
  7. Bake at 150°C for 17 minutes. The centers may appear soft; this is ideal.
  8. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and leave the cupcakes inside for 5 minutes.
  9. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • Reduce sugar to 50 g for a less sweet version.
  • Add lemon zest for extra citrus aroma.
  • Use graham crackers or tea biscuits instead of digestives for variation.
  • Top with berries, fruit compote, or glaze before serving.
  • Store airtight in the fridge to prevent odor absorption.

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