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Crème Brûlée Cupcakes

I hope this detailed guide has inspired you to create these elegant and delicious Crème Brûlée Cupcakes! They’re a perfect way to combine two classic desserts into one unforgettable treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Here’s a complete list of the ingredients you’ll need, with precise measurements:

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box – usually eggs, oil, and water)
  • 1 box instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 cups cold milk
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Let’s get baking! Here’s a detailed, step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Preheat and Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two cupcake pans with 18 cupcake liners.

Step 2: Make the Cupcake Batter

Prepare the vanilla cake batter according to the package instructions.

Step 3: Bake the Cupcakes

Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.

Bake according to the package instructions, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.

Step 4: Cool the Cupcakes

Let the cupcakes cool completely in the muffin tins.

Step 5: Make the Pudding Filling

While the cupcakes are cooling, make the filling. In a large bowl, whisk together the instant vanilla pudding mix and the cold milk until thickened, about 3 minutes.

Step 6: Make the Frosting

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened butter until light and fluffy.

Gradually add half of the powdered sugar (about 2 cups) and beat until smooth.

Add the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat until fluffy.

Add the heavy cream if the frosting is too thick, beating until you reach your desired consistency.

Step 7: Assemble the Cupcakes

Using a paring knife or a small melon scoop, carefully cut a small well out of the center of each cooled cupcake.

Fill each well with the vanilla pudding.

Using a small offset spatula (or a knife), spread the frosting on top of each cupcake, covering the pudding filling.

Sprinkle each cupcake immediately with sugar, covering the frosting completely.

Step 8: Caramelize the Sugar

Transfer the filled and frosted cupcakes to a large, rimmed baking sheet.

Broil the cupcakes until the sugar on top caramelizes, about 2 minutes. Watch them very closely, as the sugar can burn quickly. Keep the oven door slightly ajar and rotate the baking sheet as needed for even browning. Alternatively, you can use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar.

Step 9: Cool and Serve

Let the cupcakes cool completely before serving. This allows the caramelized sugar to harden and create that signature crème brûlée crust.

Enjoy these elegant and delicious Crème Brûlée Cupcakes!

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