Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Cheesecake Swirl

If you enjoy cheesecakes or filled cupcakes, these chocolate cupcakes with a dulce de leche cheesecake center are a must-try. Rich, chocolatey cupcakes encase a creamy dulce de leche cheesecake filling for a delightful surprise in every bite.

Ingredients to make Chocolate Cupcakes stuffed with dulce de leche cheesecake filling

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 box chocolate pudding mix
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/2 can Nestle La Lechera dulce de leche
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 egg white
• Powdered sugar (optional, for frosting)

How do you make Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese?

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, Greek yogurt, chocolate pudding mix, and water. Beat on medium-low until the ingredients are combined, then increase to medium and beat for one minute to create a smooth batter. Set the batter aside.

For the cheesecake filling, place the cream cheese and dulce de leche in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for about 30 seconds to soften. Add the egg white and beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set the cheesecake filling aside.

Line 24 muffin tin cups with cupcake liners. Add a medium scoop of the chocolate cake batter to the bottom of each liner, smoothing it slightly with a spoon. Add a small scoop of the dulce de leche cheesecake mixture into the center of each cupcake, then top with another medium scoop of chocolate batter to fully enclose the filling.

Gently shake the muffin tin to level the batter if needed. Bake the cupcakes for 15–18 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion (not the filling) comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

Top these cupcakes with a dulce de leche cream cheese frosting for the perfect finish. If you prefer, dust with powdered sugar or pipe a simple cream cheese frosting and drizzle extra dulce de leche on top for added caramel flavor.

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• Dulce de Leche Cappuccino Cupcakes
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• Dulce de Leche Stuffed Fudge Cookie Bars
• Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Dump Cake
• Dulce de Leche Pumpkin Pie
• Dulce de Leche Peach Pie
• No Bake Dulce de Leche Cream Pie

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Yield: 24 cupcakes

Chocolate Cupcakes with Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese

Prep Time:
10 minutes

Cook Time:
15 minutes

Total Time:
25 minutes

Ingredients

Cupcakes

• 1 box chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 box of chocolate pudding
• 2/3 cup water

Dulce de Leche Cheesecake

• 1/2 can of Nestle Le Lechera Dulce de Leche
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 egg white

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F degrees.
2. Combine cake mix, eggs, yogurt, pudding, and water.
3. Beat on medium low until combined. Then, beat for 1 minute on medium.
4. Set aside.
5. Combine cream cheese and dulce de leche in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds.
6. Add the egg white and beat until smooth.
7. Set aside.
8. Place 24 cupcake liners in 24 muffin tins
9. Put a medium scoop of chocolate cake batter in each cupcake liner. Smooth out with a spoon if necessary.
10. Add small scoop of dulce de leche cheesecake to the center of each.
11. Then, finish off with a medium scoop of chocolate cake batter.
12. Shake the muffin tins just a little to get the batter to smooth out, if necessary.
13. Bake for 15-18 minutes until done.
14. Allow to cool before frosting.
15. This Dulce de Leche Cream Cheese Frosting is perfect for this recipe.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 62Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 61mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 3g

Any nutritional information provided should be used as a general guideline. It is offered as a courtesy and may not be completely accurate.

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