Description
Rich blackberry lime cheesecake cupcakes blend tangy citrus with sweet berry notes in a creamy dessert. Smooth cream cheese and graham cracker base provide delightful contrast for eager palates seeking summer-inspired indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz (340 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blackberries
- ¾ cup (180 ml) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) sour cream
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp water
- Fresh blackberries
- Lime zest
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Configure the oven to 325F (163C) and position paper liners within a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Crust Formation: Thoroughly blend graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a uniform mixture. Distribute evenly across muffin liners, compressing firmly to create a dense foundation. Quick-bake for 5 minutes, then allow to cool completely.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese and sugar until achieving a luxurious, silky texture. Gently fold in egg, vanilla extract, lime zest, lime juice, and sour cream, maintaining a smooth consistency without overworking the batter.
- Baking Process: Delicately fill each liner with cheesecake mixture, leaving a small margin at the top. Bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for centers to set with a subtle jiggle. Extract from oven and permit gradual cooling at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
- Chilling Phase: Refrigerate cupcakes for a minimum of two hours to ensure complete stabilization and optimal texture.
- Blackberry Sauce Creation: Combine blackberries, sugar, and lime juice in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, mashing berries intermittently. Introduce cornstarch to thicken the sauce, cooking until reaching desired consistency. Cool completely.
- Final Presentation: Adorn chilled cheesecakes with blackberry sauce, garnishing with fresh blackberries and delicate lime zest for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Check Cream Cheese Temperature: Ensure cream cheese is completely softened at room temperature to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Prevent Cracking Technique: Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter and use a water bath method to create a gentle, even baking environment that prevents surface cracks.
- Control Moisture Balance: Pat blackberries dry before adding to sauce to prevent excess liquid from making the topping too runny or watery.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap graham cracker crust with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for celiac-friendly version, and use low-fat cream cheese for lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg