Description
Delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and refreshing citrus in individual-sized treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- Fresh blackberries for topping
- Lime zest for garnish
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each muffin cup, pressing down gently.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, fresh lime juice, and lime zest.
- Fold in the fresh blackberries gently.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crusts, filling each muffin cup about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the tops are set.
- Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top each cupcake with fresh blackberries, lime zest, and whipped cream if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, add more lime juice or zest. Swap blackberries for other berries if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg