Description
Blueberry lime cheesecake cupcakes bring zesty sweetness to classic dessert expectations, dancing between tangy lime and rich cream cheese. Elegant mini treats promise delightful flavor complexity that will charm guests with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Base and Filling:
- 1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 large eggs
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra blueberries
Instructions
- Calibrate the oven to 325F (165C) and arrange paper liners inside a cupcake pan, creating a neat foundation for the dessert.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that will form a crisp, buttery base for each cupcake.
- Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner, ensuring an even and compact crust that will support the creamy filling.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a silky, smooth consistency with no lumps.
- Incorporate eggs, freshly squeezed lime juice, and zest into the cream cheese mixture, blending until the ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately fold whole blueberries into the cheesecake batter, maintaining their structural integrity to prevent color bleeding.
- Distribute the cheesecake filling into each cupcake liner, filling approximately three-quarters of the way to allow room for rising.
- Position the cupcake pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a set center that indicates proper cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely within the pan, promoting stable texture and preventing structural collapse.
- Transfer cupcakes to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 2 hours to enhance flavor and achieve optimal consistency.
- Before serving, adorn each cupcake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of fresh blueberries for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Prevent soggy crusts by thoroughly pressing graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each liner, ensuring a compact and crisp base.
- Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent cracks and maintain a smooth, creamy texture during baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients, especially cream cheese and eggs, to create a silky, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- Freeze fresh blueberries before folding into the batter to prevent color bleeding and maintain their shape during mixing and baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg