
Whenever I tell my son that I'm making cupcakes, it works magic each time. Not only he stops all his mischief for my required time, but also does whatever activities I whis him to perform with a smile in his face which reads like "just let me get my hands on these cakes and I will be back to my usual self."
These mini Cream cheese cupcakes has been made soft and fluffy by air being whipped into it. As for this cotton soft cheesecake, it really does live up to it's name, it's so light and melt in mouth. These mini cheese cupcakes were an instant hit with my guests. One of the best cupcakes I have ever had.
Serves: 12 mini cupcakes, Preparation time: 10 minutes, Baking time: 15-20 mins
Ingredients:
For the Bottom Crust:
18 Digestive Biscuits
4 tbsp Butter, room temperature
2 tbsp Sugar
Small pinch of salt
For the Batter:
350 gms Cream cheese, softened
2 Eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup granulated Sugar
1 tsp Vanilla essence
Method:
Place digestive biscuits in a ziplock bag and crush with rolling pin to make fine crumbs. Now pour this into a mixing bowl, pour melted butter, sugar and pinch of salt. Now quickly stir with a fork to mix it thoroughly. Place 1 tbsp biscuit crumbs into the bottom of each prepared mini cupcakes. Use the bottom of a small glass to pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner for a firm set. Bake for 6-7 minutes and let these cool completely before pouring cream cheese batter.

To prepare the Cream Cheese Batter:
Pour cream cheese in a big mixing bowl and beat on low speed for 2 minutes, gradually add sugar and beat for a minute. Add the eggs, one at a time, after each addition. Add vanilla drops and give a nice stir. Pour the cheesecake batter on cupliners, filling each 3/4 full. Pour 1 tbsp Cranberry sauce in between and swirl to spread it out. Bake in the pre-heated Oven (170 Degree Celsius) for 12-15 minutes. When these are set, remove from the pan and cool completely on wire rack. Later you can store them in refrigerator.
For Cranberry Sauce:
120 gms Dried Cranberries
Juice of 1 Orange
1 tsp grated Orange rind
1 cup Caster Sugar (adjust according to your taste)
1 cup Water
Process to make the Sauce:
Pour all the ingredients in a pan on low heat with initially just 1/4 sugar. Just bear in mind dried Cranberries are often already sweetened, you can always adjust the sugar level later. Heat gently until the sugar has melted. Cover and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, until the cranberries have released their juices and the sauce has started to thicken.
User Comments & Tips:
- Since I used mini cupliners, so kept checking them after 10 minutes. These are basically very soft textured cupcakes so better check once the baking time crosses initial 10 minutes
- This is very versatile recipe , so feel free to add any sauce of your choice in the center.

awesome and fantastic presntation Deepa...for those cup cakes even I'll be good :-)Jagruti
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds new to me and awesome recipe!
ReplyDeleteawesome n yummiiest muffins i guess..
ReplyDeleteawesome Deepa!!! ur son is so cute! and nice that u have at least some way to get ur son to obey :) but from where do we get cranberries in Bangalore?
ReplyDeletewow ! that looks super delicious ...lovely clicks too !!
ReplyDeleteI have the same story to tell deeps..whenever I bake my lil one is so excited and stop all mischiefs ,he even come and watch me do all the baking...he will be with all the time like a helper :)
ReplyDeletewow!! deepa wvwn my little one comes in to see how i make biscuits and cakes!.. guess they r so intrested in seeing a batter turning into all the goody things that they can eat! lol! :D..lovely cakes.. looks so soft and tasty!
ReplyDeletewow so soft and delicious cupcakes !!
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This looks so delicious. Love to grab those cute cup cakes.
ReplyDeleteI wish this bite has been mine! No wonder why it creats magic in your home.
ReplyDeleteLove these cute muffins. Bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteI am drooling Deepa...I need to make these ASAP...
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy dear... Soft n delicious
ReplyDeletelooks yummy...fluffy cup cake
ReplyDeleteSoft n yummy cup cakes......great presentation..
ReplyDeleteThat last picture was perfect to make me drool, Deepa!! Superb post dear :)
ReplyDeletelove the layers of these cupcakes..mouth watering.
ReplyDeleteWould love to try this mini cheese cake soon I am sure these would be great little treats for any party.
ReplyDeleteWow!,very impressive n innovative combo mini cupcakes.Truly yumm!.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, these are adorable! I wish I could eat one right now!
ReplyDeleteThat looks so awesome and yummy...
ReplyDeleteSo cute and yummylicious!
ReplyDeleteMy lil one is always pestering for cupcakes !!Looks so good !! The pic with a bite is so good !!
ReplyDeletecute and yummy cupcakes...nice combo of cream n cheese!
ReplyDeleteCupcakes look amazing! Lovely clicks..
ReplyDeleteLooks absolutely divine!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful recipe..sounds very very yum!
ReplyDeleteCup cakes looks yummy..This post has reminded me that it been long i baked anything....
ReplyDeleteCupcakes look lovely .. its too adorable !
ReplyDeleteWow...mini cupcakes looks drool worthy....love this twist to taste recipe....
ReplyDeletewow....
ReplyDeletelooks delectable and nice clicks :)
Yummy muffins..makes me drool..
ReplyDeleteI love cupcakes!! I never had cream cheese cupcakes but I'm sure its amazing. You have great recipes, awesome blog :)
ReplyDeletewow..muffins looks awesoem..can feel d taste.......
ReplyDeletewow. they look so cute and delicious.nice presentation
ReplyDeleteNever had cream cheese cupcake....these look heavenly and lovely pics too.
ReplyDeleteWow..feel like eating them right now..looks so delicious!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. That cup cake sounds so interesting and even the cranberry sauce too. Bookmarked. Thanks for sharing, will hopefully try it out soon..there are so many bookmarked recipes which I have not tried yet.
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This looks delightful! The cranberry sauce seems perfect with the delicious looking cupcake!
ReplyDeleteThat looks adorable:-) Loved the sauce!
ReplyDeleteReally cute, beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteLoved that crust.. Yummy cupcakes..
ReplyDeleteDecadent looking cupcakes. Looks so good. Loved the tray it was presented. Very cute. YUM!
ReplyDeletecream cheese and cranberry. what a devilish combo, who can say not to these yummy cuppies
ReplyDeleteCute cupcakes..sounds yum!
ReplyDeleteNice cup cakes... They look crispy & soft too..
ReplyDeletehii..first time to your space & i flipped for the cake..i am a big cheese lover :) & a happy follower of urs :D do drop by sometime to my space!
ReplyDeletelove the cupcakes... they look like melt in the mouth ones...
ReplyDeletedelicious n creamy cupcakes..
ReplyDeletemmmmm.... perfectly baked cup cakes. Feel the lightness in these cakes. A must try one for me..
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Gorgeous cupcakes. They must taste sooooooo good!!
ReplyDeleteCake looks cute n yummy!
ReplyDeletePerfect n yumm bake .Luv Cheese in it
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