Don’t think you could love the crunchy sugar topping and creamy sweet custard of crème brûlée any more than you already do? Try adding it on top of a fluffy cupcake! This is a fun twist on a classic dish and perfect for serving the fancy dessert at a party or event.
Tip: You can prep these ahead of time by having the cupcakes and custard made and stored in the fridge. Then, assemble and torch prior to serving.
This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat, Milk/Dairy, Eggs
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1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Utensils
Small Bowl
Large Saucepan
Large Bowl
Ladle
Step 1
Make cupcakes according to package directions and ingredients needed.
Step 2
To prepare pastry cream, add 1/2 cup of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl.
Step 3
Assemble the hand mixer attachment on the power case, then install the whisk. Press power to begin mixing the milk and cornstarch on speed 1 and then gradually increase to speed 3 until well combined, then set aside.
Step 4
Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining 2 1/2 cups milk with sugar and salt and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 5
In a large bowl, place the egg and egg yolks. Using hand mixer with the whisk attachment, press power to mix on speed 1 until eggs are combined. Continue whisking and slowly add in the cornstarch mixture.
Step 6
When the milk-sugar mixture begins to simmer, use a ladle to slowly pour a portion of the warm milk into the egg mixture in the large bowl. Continue to whisk constantly with the hand mixer to prevent curdling. Transfer the mixture into the large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom to prevent burning.
Step 7
Once thickened, remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla on speed 1 until smooth. Transfer cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream, and chill for 2 hours.
Step 8
To assemble cupcakes, use a small paring knife to cut a wide cone from the top of the cupcake. Fill cones with a generous amount of prepared cream. Sprinkle each cupcake with a generous amount of sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the top. Serve immediately.
Make cupcakes according to package directions and ingredients needed.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 2 of 8
To prepare pastry cream, add 1/2 cup of milk and cornstarch in a small bowl.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 3 of 8
Assemble the hand mixer attachment on the power case, then install the whisk. Press power to begin mixing the milk and cornstarch on speed 1 and then gradually increase to speed 3 until well combined, then set aside.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 4 of 8
Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine remaining 2 1/2 cups milk with sugar and salt and cook until the sugar is dissolved.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 5 of 8
In a large bowl, place the egg and egg yolks. Using hand mixer with the whisk attachment, press power to mix on speed 1 until eggs are combined. Continue whisking and slowly add in the cornstarch mixture.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 6 of 8
When the milk-sugar mixture begins to simmer, use a ladle to slowly pour a portion of the warm milk into the egg mixture in the large bowl. Continue to whisk constantly with the hand mixer to prevent curdling. Transfer the mixture into the large saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then cook until thickened, about 1 minute, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom to prevent burning.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 7 of 8
Once thickened, remove from heat and whisk in butter and vanilla on speed 1 until smooth. Transfer cream to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface of the cream, and chill for 2 hours.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
Step 8 of 8
To assemble cupcakes, use a small paring knife to cut a wide cone from the top of the cupcake. Fill cones with a generous amount of prepared cream. Sprinkle each cupcake with a generous amount of sugar and use a kitchen torch to caramelize the top. Serve immediately.
1 box
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
710ml
whole milk, divided
80g
cornstarch
170g
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
3 teaspoons
vanilla extract
1 box (16 ¼ ounces)
white cupcake mix (plus additional ingredients listed on box)
3 cups
whole milk, divided
1/2 cup
cornstarch
3/4 cup
granulated sugar, plus more for topping
1/4 teaspoon
kosher salt
1
large egg
6
large egg yolks
6 tablespoons
unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes
