Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Introduction

These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are a delightful combination of sweet peaches and creamy frosting. Perfect for summer gatherings or a special treat, they offer a moist crumb with a fruity surprise inside and a luscious topping.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
• 2 tablespoons honey for drizzle
• Sugar crystals for garnish

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Step 5: Alternately add the dry flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Step 6: Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of peach preserves, then cover with more batter to about three-quarters full.
7. Step 7: Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cupcakes cool completely.
8. Step 8: In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy to make the frosting.
9. Step 9: Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting, top with diced fresh peaches, drizzle honey over them, and sprinkle with sugar crystals.

Tips & Variations

• Use ripe, juicy peaches for the freshest flavor and texture.
• Substitute plain yogurt for buttermilk if unavailable, using the same amount.
• Add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter for a warm spice note.
• To make these cupcakes dairy-free, use plant-based butter and cream cheese alternatives.

Storage

Store the cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days due to the cream cheese frosting. Bring to room temperature before serving for the best flavor. You can freeze unfrosted cupcakes for up to 2 months; thaw and frost just before serving.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use canned peaches instead of fresh?

Yes, but be sure to drain canned peaches well to prevent extra moisture that can affect the cupcake texture. Fresh peaches provide the best flavor and texture.

How do I know when the cupcakes are done baking?

Insert a toothpick into the center of a cupcake; if it comes out clean or with just a few crumbs, they are done. If it has wet batter, continue baking a few more minutes.

Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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Delight in these Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes, featuring moist vanilla cupcakes with a sweet peach preserves surprise in the center, topped with a creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting, fresh peach pieces, a honey drizzle, and a sprinkle of sparkling sugar crystals. Perfectly balanced and beautifully presented, these cupcakes bring a fresh, fruity twist to any dessert table.

• Author: Grace
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup peach preserves

Frosting and Garnish

• 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 cup diced fresh peaches
• 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzle)
• Sugar crystals (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. This ensures your cupcakes bake evenly and don’t stick to the pan.
2. Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar: Using a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cupcake.
4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with flavor.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the cupcakes tender.
6. Fill cupcake liners: Spoon the batter halfway into the cupcake liners. Add one spoonful of peach preserves into the center of each. Cover with more batter until liners are about three-quarters full to encase the preserves.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
8. Prepare frosting: In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
9. Frost and garnish: Spread the cream cheese frosting onto the cooled cupcakes. Top each cupcake with diced fresh peaches. Drizzle honey over them and sprinkle with sugar crystals for an elegant finish.

Notes

• Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
• You can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream for buttermilk if unavailable.
• For extra moisture, brush cupcakes lightly with peach syrup before frosting.
• Ensure cupcakes are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
• Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator, best consumed within 3 days.

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