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Decadent Blackberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes

These cupcakes are a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and tart lime, topped with juicy blackberries for a scrumptious mini dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Crunchy and sweet, forms the base.
  • 0.25 cups sugar Enhances crust flavor.
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter, melted Adds richness.
Filling Ingredients
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened Main component for creaminess.
  • 0.5 cups sour cream Adds tanginess.
  • 0.5 cups sugar Sweetens the filling.
  • 2 large eggs Binds the mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor enhancement.
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice Adds zest.
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest For a punch of lime essence.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries Used for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar For garnish.
  • extra blackberries For additional topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until resembling wet sand.
  3. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each cupcake liner, pressing firmly to form a crust.
Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add sour cream, eggs, vanilla extract, lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until combined.
  3. Pour the cheesecake batter evenly into the cupcake liners over the crust, filling each about 3/4 full.
Baking
  1. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  2. Allow cupcakes to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
Serving
  1. Garnish each cupcake with fresh blackberries and a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

Use softened cream cheese for a smoother batter. For variations, try using other berries like raspberries or strawberries.