Strawberries And Cream Cupcakes

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword strawberries-cream-cupcakes, strawberry-cupcake-recipe

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 18

Chill Time 4

Total Time 38

Servings cupcakes

Calories 480kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 12 cup standard muffin pan with cupcake liners.
Prepare the cupcakes using the amounts of water, oil and eggs called for in the directions and bake accordingly. While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the filling.
Separate 12 whole berries for garnishing and cut the remaining strawberries into small cubes. (To equal 2/3-1 cup.)
Meanwhile, in a microwave safe bowl melt together white chocolate chips and heavy cream. Melt in 30 second increments stopping to stir periodically. Repeat this process until the chocolate is completely smooth then set aside to cool.
Filling: Whip together cheesecake instant pudding, milk and vanilla until thickened. About 2 minutes.
Add the cream cheese and continue to whip until fully incorporated and smooth another 2 minutes. Add white chocolate ganache whipping until well blended.
Fold in cubed strawberries by hand. Chill filling until cupcakes are cool. (Tip: Filling may be prepared in advance and placed into an airtight container and chilled to allow the filling to completely set-up for 4 hours or overnight to save time.}
Assemble: Using a sharp knife cut the centers out of the cupcakes leaving approximately a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Do not to cut all the way to the bottom.
Use a Tbsp to divide the filling evenly between the cupcakes.
Top each cupcake with a generous dollop of whipped topping and one whole strawberry.
Store chilled until serving.

For the best results, fill these cupcakes on the same day you're going to serve them to prevent the cupcake shell from becoming soggy. The filling can be prepared the day before for a timesaver.
Have extra whole berries, cupcake liners, and a muffin pan nearby in the event you're able to yield more than 12 cupcakes.
Old Fashioned Butter Cake recipe may be used in place of cake mix. See recipe here.