Description
Decadent Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes combine creamy lime cheesecake with a sweet blackberry swirl on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or any dessert lover, these vibrant cupcakes impress with flavor and presentation.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Granulated sugar
- Unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream cheese, softened
- Granulated sugar
- Large eggs
- Sour cream
- Fresh lime juice
- Lime zest
- Vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Swirl:
- Fresh blackberries (or frozen, thawed)
- Granulated sugar
- Lime juice
For Garnish:
- Fresh blackberries
- Lime zest
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Swirl:
- Combine blackberries, sugar, and lime juice in a saucepan. Cook until thickened, blend, and strain to remove seeds. Cool.
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into muffin liners and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract.
- Assemble:
- Divide filling among crusts. Add blackberry swirl on top and create a marbled effect with a skewer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, cool for 30 minutes, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Garnish & Serve:
- Add fresh blackberries, lime zest, and whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Fresh lime juice enhances the flavor, but bottled works in a pinch.
- For a firmer crust, press it firmly and bake as directed.
- To prevent cracks, use softened cream cheese and avoid overmixing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
