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Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 2 cups softened cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam

For the Strawberry Compote:

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of each liner.
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and sour cream.
  • Gently fold in fresh strawberries and strawberry jam without overmixing.
  • Fill each liner with the cheesecake mixture and bake for 20-22 minutes until the centers have a slight jiggle.
  • For the compote, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until syrupy. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and let it thicken.
  • Once cooled, top each cupcake with strawberry compote and a fresh strawberry if desired.

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