INGREDIENTS
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Graham Cracker Crust:
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1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (plus extra for garnish)
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Vanilla Cheesecake Cupcakes:
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1 1/4 cup cake flour
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3/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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3/4 cup pure cane, granulated white sugar
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1 large egg, room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, room temperature
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon Cheesecake flavoring
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1/2 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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Strawberry Filling:
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Strawberry preserves/jelly or my homemade strawberry "fruit filling"
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Cheesecake Frosting:
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8oz cream cheese, room temperature (not light or low fat)
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups confectionersâ?? sugar (powdered sugar), sifted
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Cheesecake flavoring