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Cabot Cheddar Meets Cupcakes: A Valentine's Day Collaboration Worth Tasting

Madison

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re tired of the usual chocolate-covered strawberries or red velvet desserts, there’s a new treat on the block that’s sure to surprise (and delight!) your taste buds. Baked by Melissa, the beloved purveyor of bite-sized cupcakes, has teamed up with Cabot Creamery to deliver something truly unexpected: cheddar cheese cupcakes. Stay with us—it’s tastier than it sounds, we promise!


Cabot Creamery x Baked by Melissa    Photo By: Cabot Creamery x Baked by Melissa
Cabot Creamery x Baked by Melissa Photo By: Cabot Creamery x Baked by Melissa

A Sweet and Salty Valentine’s Day Surprise

The collaboration, dubbed the Cabot Sweet and Salty Cupcakes, offers a 25-pack of mini cupcakes featuring two irresistible flavors: Cabot cheddar and dulce de leche. These aren’t your average cupcakes—they’re a playful twist on dessert classics, blending bold, savory cheddar with sweet, decadent caramel notes.


Bite-sized and beautifully crafted, these cupcakes are perfect for sharing (or not—we won’t judge). Plus, their petite size makes it easy to indulge in a few without going overboard. Whether you’re celebrating solo, with friends, or with someone special, these treats are guaranteed to impress.


What Makes These Cupcakes Special?

“Sweet treats and Valentine’s Day are synonymous, and this year we wanted to experiment with unexpected flavor pairings for our bite-size cupcakes,” says Melissa Ben Ishay, co-founder and CEO of Baked by Melissa. “Cabot’s dedication to quality complements my obsession with creating the perfect bite, and this flavor pairing allows us to deliver a really special cupcake that will leave you craving more.”


And leave you craving more, they will. The Cabot cheddar cupcake combines a cheddar-infused cake and icing, topped with a cracker-cut square of white chocolate. Meanwhile, the dulce de leche cupcake boasts caramel-infused cake, creamy dulce de leche filling, salted caramel icing, and a sprinkle of heart-shaped love.


This isn’t Baked by Melissa’s first foray into unique flavor profiles—fans may remember their spicy Tabasco cupcake—but this cheese-meets-dessert collaboration feels especially groundbreaking. Sara Wing, director of community marketing at Cabot Creamery, puts it best: “Combining our award-winning cheddar with Baked by Melissa’s creative desserts is a delicious way to celebrate the balance of flavors—and love—this Valentine’s Day.”


How to Get Your Hands on These Cupcakes

The limited-edition Cabot Sweet and Salty Cupcakes are available now in packs of six and 25. The larger pack, featuring 13 Cabot cheddar and 12 dulce de leche cupcakes, can be purchased online at Baked by Melissa’s website for $37 or in-store. The six-pack option is exclusive to stores, so check your local shop if you’re just looking for a quick taste.


Pro tip: If you’re not ready to devour them right away, Baked by Melissa recommends freezing the cupcakes for up to two weeks. Enjoy them chilled for a cool, creamy bite, or let them come to room temperature for 20–30 minutes to savor their full flavor.


Why You Need to Try These

In a world where desserts can sometimes feel a little... predictable, cheddar cheese cupcakes are the flavorful adventure you didn’t know you needed. Sweet, salty, and utterly indulgent, this collaboration is here to spice up your Valentine’s Day in the most delicious way.

So, what do you say? Cheddar cheese cupcakes, anyone?

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