Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes
Delightful bite-sized treats featuring creamy cheesecake filling with zesty lime and vibrant blackberry swirls atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Fresh blackberries for topping
- Lime zest for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; mix until resembling wet sand and spoon into muffin cups.
- Beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Flavor the batter with vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Fold in the fresh blackberries gently.
- Fill muffin tins about 3/4 full with cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until tops are set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries, lime zest, and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, drizzle lime glaze on top or add finely chopped nuts to the crust mixture. Cupcakes can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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