Description
Welcome to another delightful recipe adventure! These Honey Peach Cream Cheese Cupcakes are 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
Scale
- 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
- 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.