Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
These Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy lime-infused cheesecake filling, topped with luscious blackberry jam, fresh blackberries, and whipped cream. Perfectly portioned and bursting with fresh citrus and berry flavors, these delightful cupcakes are an easy-to-make dessert that impresses at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Toppings
- 1/2 cup blackberry jam
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lime (for garnish)
- Extra blackberries and lime zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare the Crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form the base crust.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and fresh lime juice thoroughly.
- Assemble the Cupcakes: Spoon about one tablespoon of blackberry jam onto each graham cracker crust, then fill the cupcake liners with the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the jam layer.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheesecake centers are just set but not fully firm. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely.
- Prepare the Topping: In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream generously over the cooled cheesecake cupcakes.
- Garnish: Decorate each cupcake with fresh blackberries, a dollop of extra blackberry jam, and sprinkle lime zest over the top for a fresh citrus aroma.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld and the texture set perfectly.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- To make dairy-free, use dairy-free cream cheese and replace heavy cream with coconut cream; note texture and flavor may vary slightly.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps in the cheesecake filling.
- Do not overbake to maintain a creamy texture; centers should be just set.
- Chilling time is essential for the best flavor and texture.
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