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Cherry Cheese Cupcakes

Cherry Cheese Cupcakes

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Cakes, Cupcakes, Desserts
Servings 2 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pkgs cream cheese (8 ounces each), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar divided
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla divided
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry pie filling
  • mint leaves optional

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Spoon into foil-lined muffin cups. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine sour cream and the remaining sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spoon onto cupcakes. Return to the oven for 6-8 minutes or until set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Top with pie filling; garnish with mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Notes

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