Description
Delightful Blueberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes that blend creamy cheesecake with zesty lime and fresh blueberries for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Spoon the crust mixture into each cupcake liner, pressing firmly, and bake for 5-7 minutes.
- Let the crust cool while preparing the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice, followed by gently folding in the sour cream.
- Fill each cooled crust with the cheesecake mixture about 3/4 full, and bake for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Prepare the topping by cooking blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thick.
- Top each cupcake with the blueberry sauce just before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending. Don’t rush the cooling process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg