Description
Silky blackberry lime cheesecake cupcakes blend tangy and sweet flavors in a delightful dessert masterpiece. Creamy filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust promises a luxurious treat for dessert enthusiasts craving a refreshing twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest for garnish
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries (plus extra for topping)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Frosting and Topping:
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and positioning paper liners inside cupcake tins for optimal baking conditions.
- Combine flour, leavening agents, and salt in a mixing vessel, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar together until achieving a light, airy texture, incorporating eggs individually to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture.
- Infuse the batter with vibrant lime essence and vanilla extract, then introduce milk to enhance moisture and flavor profile.
- Carefully integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to maintain delicate cupcake structure.
- Gently fold fresh blackberries throughout the batter, distributing them evenly to ensure consistent fruit presence.
- Portion batter into cupcake liners, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for golden edges and checking doneness with a clean toothpick test.
- Craft a luxurious cream cheese filling by whipping cream cheese with powdered sugar and tangy lime juice until silky smooth.
- Once cooled, carefully excavate a central pocket in each cupcake and generously fill with the zesty cream cheese mixture.
- Crown the cupcakes with preferred frosting, embellishing with additional blackberries, delicate lime zest, and an elegant lime garnish.
- Present the cupcakes as a sophisticated dessert, showcasing the vibrant blackberry and lime flavor harmony.
Notes
- Softly fold blackberries into batter to prevent crushing and maintain their delicate texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients like butter, eggs, and cream cheese to ensure smooth, even mixing and optimal cake texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free baking flour blend, which adds subtle nutty undertones.
- Gently pat blackberries dry before adding to batter to prevent excess moisture from weighing down the cupcakes and affecting their rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 276
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg