Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Cheesecake (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/4 cup butter, melted

→ Filling

03 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
04 - 1/2 cup sugar
05 - 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
06 - 2 eggs
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

→ Topping

08 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar for brûlée topping

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a cupcake tin with liners.
02 - In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottoms of the liners to form the crust.
03 - In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and scraped vanilla bean seeds until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the heavy cream.
04 - Pour the cheesecake batter into the cupcake liners, filling them about 3/4 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set.
05 - Allow the cupcakes to cool completely. Before serving, sprinkle a thin layer of granulated sugar on top of each cupcake and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crispy.

# Notes:

01 - Keep your screen from going dark during preparation using Cook Mode.
02 - For best results, ensure cream cheese is fully softened before mixing.