Decadent Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes Recipe
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy blackberries and zesty lime with these decadent blackberry lime cheesecake cupcakes. Creamy and bursting with fruity flavors, these mini cheesecakes are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Cupcakes:
- 12 vanilla wafer cookies
- 2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon blackberry preserves (optional)
- whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Place a vanilla wafer in each liner.
- Mix Cream Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Blackberry Swirl: Mash blackberries with blackberry preserves in a bowl. Fold into the cheesecake batter for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Divide batter among liners and bake for 18–22 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and fresh blackberries before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead and store in the fridge for up to a day.
- Use graham cracker crumbs or crushed cookies for a crust variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
