2. Cheese Cupcakes

Servings: 12

Preparation time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Ready in: 45 minutes

Ingredient

• 3 (8 ounce) packages low-fat, sugar-free cream cheese
• 2 cups unrefined brown sugar, divided
• 4 eggs
• 2 tablespoons gluten free almond flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
• 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
• Combine cream cheese and 1 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl. Gradually add the eggs then stir in the almond flour and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Scoop pastry mixture into cupcake tin; filling about 3/4 of the way.
• Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
• Combine the remaining brown sugar and vanilla, and the sour cream in a bowl; whisk together until smooth. Spread sour cream mixture on the top of each cupcake. Return to the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
• Let cool then garnish each cupcake with strawberry slices and chopped walnuts.