Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes

If you're a fan of both chocolate chip cookies and cheesecake, then these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes are the perfect indulgence for you. These delightful treats combine the rich and creamy texture of cheesecake with the classic flavor of chocolate chip cookies, creating a dessert that is both decadent and delicious.

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 servings

Ingredients

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes
1 (18.25 ounce) package chocolate cake mix (such as Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe®)
1 ¼ cups water
4 eggs, divided
½ cup oil
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
⅔ cup white sugar
¾ teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract
¾ cup miniature chocolate chips, or more to taste, divided
1 (16 ounce) container cream cheese frosting

Directions

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

Step 2

Combine cake mix, water, 3 eggs, and oil together in a bowl using an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Step 3

Blend cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract together in a blender until cheesecake filling is smooth; stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Spoon about 1 tablespoon cheesecake filling into each cupcake.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool cupcakes on a wire rack.

Step 5

Frost each cupcake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle remaining chocolate chips over each cupcake.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

310

Calories

18g

Fat

36g

Carbs

3g

Protein

Complement

The base of these cupcakes is a moist and flavorful chocolate chip cookie dough, filled with a creamy and luscious cheesecake filling. Topped with a generous dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of mini chocolate chips, these cupcakes are as visually appealing as they are tasty. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a special treat for a celebration, or just craving a sweet and satisfying dessert, these Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cupcakes are sure to be a hit. With their perfect blend of flavors and textures, they're a delightful twist on traditional cheesecake and are sure to become a new favorite in your dessert repertoire.