As Memorial Day Weekend is approaching and we are getting ready to attend parties with friends and family, it is a perfect time to learn a new recipe. Memorial Day is one of the first holidays during the warm weather time of the year and it is a time where many people come together to honor those who have served our country and what better way is it to celebrate than to eat strawberry cheesecake cupcakes!? These cupcakes are not just delicious, but also red and white which is a perfect color combination for this holiday! These amazing cupcakes have a graham cracker crust, and a fluffy, white cakey middle with fresh strawberries mixed in. How delicious does that sound?!
Ingredients:
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Flour
- Egg Whites
- Butter
- Strawberries
- Cream Cheese
- Confectioners’ Sugar
Directions:
Step 1: Prep the graham cracker base
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin tins with paper liners, and set aside. Pulse the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Press tablespoonfuls into the bottom of the liners. Bake for three to five minutes or until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
Step 2: Start the cake batter
Place the egg whites in a large bowl, and let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. In another large bowl, cream the butter and mix sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. This should take roughly five to seven minutes.
Step 3: Finish the cake batter
In another bowl, combine the flour with baking powder and salt. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition.
Step 4: Fold in egg whites and strawberries
Using clean beaters, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold one-third of the egg whites into the batter. Fold in the remaining egg whites and chopped strawberries.
Step 5: Bake the cupcakes
Fill the muffin cups three-fourths full with the batter. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans and transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Step 6: Make the frosting
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add the confectioners’ sugar and vanilla, and beat until smooth. Frost the tops of the cooled cupcakes. Garnish with strawberries and additional graham cracker crumbs.