Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes

Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes – Moist red velvet cupcakes filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with fresh strawberry frosting—the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers!

Ingredients:
 For the Red Velvet Cupcakes:
✅ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
✅ 1 tbsp cocoa powder
✅ 1 tsp baking soda
✅ ½ tsp salt
✅ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
✅ ¾ cup granulated sugar
✅ 1 large egg
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ 1 tsp white vinegar
✅ ½ cup buttermilk
✅ 1 tbsp red food coloring

 For the Cheesecake Filling:
✅ 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
✅ ¼ cup powdered sugar
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract

 For the Strawberry Frosting:
✅ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
✅ 2 cups powdered sugar
✅ ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (or 3 tbsp strawberry puree)
✅ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✅ 2 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)

Strawberry Cheesecake Red Velvet Cupcakes
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:

Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
3️⃣ Prepare the Cupcake Batter:

In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
Alternately mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk until combined.
4️⃣ Assemble & Bake:

Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter.
Add 1 tsp of cheesecake filling in the center, then top with more batter.
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
5️⃣ Make the Strawberry Frosting:

Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, crushed strawberries, vanilla, and heavy cream.
Mix until smooth and fluffy.
6️⃣ Decorate & Enjoy!

Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes and top with fresh strawberries or white chocolate shavings!
✨ Pro Tip: Store in the fridge for a rich and creamy cheesecake texture!

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