Description
Indulge in the tangy and sweet goodness of Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes. These mini cheesecake treats feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling flavored with fresh lime, and a swirl of sweet blackberry puree on top. Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized desserts are easy to make, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
Zest of 1 lime
1/2 cup blackberry puree (fresh or frozen blackberries blended)
Fresh blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press a spoonful of this mixture into each muffin liner to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the muffin cups, placing it on top of the cooled graham cracker crusts.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of blackberry puree onto each cupcake and gently swirl with a toothpick or knife.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges are set, but the centers are slightly jiggly. Cool completely in the tin, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries just before serving.
Notes
You can substitute blackberries with other berries like raspberries or strawberries.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs or make a crushed almond flour crust.
Feel free to add white chocolate chips or a honey drizzle for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 220 kcal
