Description
Indulge in these delightful Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes that offer a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors in every bite. These easy-to-make treats are a sure crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
For the Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup blackberry jam
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
For Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lime (for garnish)
- Extra blackberries and lime zest for topping
Optional:
- For a gluten-free option, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free graham crackers.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, you can use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut cream instead of heavy cream. Keep in mind that the flavor and texture may vary slightly.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Prepare the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into cupcake liners to form a crust.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and lime juice.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Spoon blackberry jam onto each crust, then fill with cream cheese mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until set. Let cool.
- Prepare the Topping: Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread over cupcakes.
- Garnish: Top with blackberries, jam, and lime zest.
- Chill: Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the cream cheese mixture.
- Experiment with different fruit jams for a unique twist.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes, Cheesecake Cupcakes, Blackberry Lime Cupcakes, Dessert Recipe
