Description
Welcome to another delightful recipe adventure! TheseHoney Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakesare inspired by the juicy, sun-ripened peaches of summer, bringing a burst of fruity sweetness to every bite. Imagine the joy of biting into a soft, fluffy cupcake filled with peach preserves, topped with a creamy, dreamy frosting. Whether you’re looking for a special dessert for a gathering or simply a treat to enjoy with your afternoon tea, these cupcakes are sure to impress.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoonbaking powder
- 1/2 teaspoonbaking soda
- 1/4 teaspoonsalt
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 1 cupgranulated sugar
- 2large eggs
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1/2 cupbuttermilk
- 1 cuppeach preserves
- 1/2 cupcream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cuppowdered sugar
- 1 tablespoonmilk
- 1/2 cupdiced fresh peaches
- 2 tablespoonshoney for drizzle
- Sugar crystals for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven:Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare dry ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar:In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla:Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients:Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Fill cupcake liners:Fill each cupcake liner halfway with batter, add a spoonful of peach preserves, and then cover with more batter until the liners are three-quarters full.
- Bake:Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
- Prepare frosting:In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Frost and garnish:Frost the cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese mixture. Top with diced fresh peaches. Drizzle the honey over the top and sprinkle with sugar crystals.
Notes
Room Temperature Ingredients:Make sure your butter, eggs, and cream cheese are at room temperature to ensure smooth mixing and a better texture.
Don’t Overmix:Mix the batter until just combined to avoid dense cupcakes.
Fresh Peaches:Use ripe, fresh peaches for the best flavor. If peaches are out of season, canned or frozen peaches work as well.
