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Heavenly Raspberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Luscious individual cheesecakes with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and vibrant raspberry swirls. Perfect for gatherings or a refreshing sweet treat.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweets
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Janet Miller

Ingredients

  • Graham cracker crumbs
  • Unsalted butter, melted
  • Cream cheese, softened
  • Granulated sugar
  • Large eggs
  • Vanilla extract
  • Sour cream
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Raspberry jam

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until mixed
  • Press 1 tablespoon of crumb mixture into the bottom of each liner
  • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
  • Stir in vanilla extract
  • Fold in sour cream for smoothness
  • Divide batter into cupcake liners
  • Spoon 1 teaspoon of raspberry jam into each cupcake, swirling it into the batter
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until slightly golden
  • Let cool completely
  • Chill for 2-4 hours before serving

Notes

Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs if needed
Substitute coconut oil for dairy-free version
Seedless raspberry jam gives cleaner swirls
Greek yogurt can replace sour cream
Chill cupcakes fully for optimal texture