Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes (Print-Friendly Version)
Luscious cheesecake cupcakes combining tart lime and sweet blackberries on a buttery graham cracker crust topped with fresh berries.
# Ingredients:
→ Crust
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1 cup graham cracker crumbs
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1/4 cup melted butter
→ Filling
03 -
16 oz cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup fresh lime juice
→ Topping
08 -
1/2 cup blackberry jam
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1/2 cup fresh blackberries
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Zest of 1 lime (for garnish)
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Extra blackberries and lime zest for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
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In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of each cupcake liner to form a crust.
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In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lime juice.
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Spoon a tablespoon of blackberry jam onto each crust, then fill the cupcake liners with the cream cheese mixture.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
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In a medium bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cupcakes.
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Top each cupcake with fresh blackberries, extra blackberry jam, and lime zest for garnish.
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Chill the cupcakes for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
# Notes & Tips:
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Ensure that your cream cheese is softened at room temperature to avoid lumps in the mixture.
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Chill the cupcakes for at least 2 hours to set the cheesecake filling and enhance flavor.
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When zesting the lime, avoid grating too deeply into the bitter pith layer.