Name: Cherry Cheese Cupcakes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened -; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided -; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided -; 5 large eggs -; 1 cup sour cream -; 1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling -; Mint leaves, optional -

Ingredients for - Cherry Cheese Cupcakes

1. 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

2. 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided

3. 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided

4. 5 large eggs

5. 1 cup sour cream

6. 1-1/2 cups cherry pie filling

7. Mint leaves, optional

How to cook deliciously - Cherry Cheese Cupcakes

1 . Stage

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

2 . Stage

Spoon into about 24 foil-lined muffin cups. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

Top with pie filling; garnish with mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.