CHERRY CHEESE CUPCAKES

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Our church Christmas party always includes these pretty cupcakes as my home-baked contribution. The holidays were the sweet inspiration for their cheery garnish of cherries. -Leanne Beagley, Rochester, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. , Spoon into foil-lined muffin cups. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. , 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., Top with pie filling; garnish with mint if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.