Description
Delightfully creamy Blueberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes featuring a buttery crust, tangy lime-infused cream cheese filling, and layered with sweet blueberry preserves, topped with a swirl of purple-tinted cream cheese frosting and fresh fruit garnish. Perfect for a refreshing dessert that combines vibrant citrus and berry flavors in an elegant cupcake form.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 cup blueberry preserves
Topping and Garnish
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup purple-tinted cream cheese frosting
- Lime slices and additional lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Prepare Crust Dough: In a bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix well until the ingredients form a soft dough suitable for pressing.
- Form and Bake Crust: Press about 1 tablespoon of dough evenly into the bottom of each muffin cup. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool completely.
- Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, lime zest, and lime juice until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring a tangy and sweet filling.
- Layer Blueberry Preserves: Spoon a layer of blueberry preserves over each cooled crust, spreading it evenly as a fruity base for the cheesecake filling.
- Pipe Cream Cheese Layer: Pipe the lime cream cheese mixture over the blueberry preserves in each cup, filling almost to the top for a thick, luscious layer.
- Add Additional Blueberry Preserves: Spoon more blueberry preserves over the cream cheese layer to add extra sweetness and a beautiful layered effect.
- Add Frosting Swirl: Top each cupcake with a swirl of purple-tinted cream cheese frosting to enhance the flavor and appearance.
- Garnish: Decorate the cupcakes with fresh blueberries, lime slices, and extra lime zest for a fresh, colorful finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set properly.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth texture.
- Use fresh lime zest and juice for the best citrus flavor; bottled lime juice may alter the taste.
- For a stronger purple tint in the frosting, add a small amount of natural food coloring or blueberry juice.
- Store any leftovers refrigerated and consume within 3 days for best freshness.
- Blueberry preserves can be substituted with fresh blueberry compote if preferred.
