Description
These cupcakes are the ultimate fusion of creamy cheesecake, zesty lime, and sweet blueberries. With a tender vanilla cake base, a smooth lime-kissed cheesecake layer, and a glossy blueberry glaze, each bite is vibrant and refreshing—perfect for any dessert table.
Ingredients
Fresh blueberries
Lime zest and juice
Cream cheese
Sugar
Vanilla extract
Eggs
All-purpose flour
Butter
Baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and lime zest.
- Combine mixtures: Alternate adding dry mix and lime juice. Fold in fresh blueberries.
- Make cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then mix in an egg and lime juice.
- Layer cupcakes: Fill liners with cake batter, then top with cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 20-22 minutes. Cool completely.
- Make glaze: Simmer blueberries, sugar, and lime juice. Blend and strain if desired.
- Glaze and garnish: Spoon glaze on cooled cupcakes. Top with blueberries and lime slices. Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts