Enchanted Blackberry Lime Reverie Cupcakes – A Tangy Cheesecake Fantasy with a Berry Twist
📋 Ingredients
For the Cupcake Base:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lime
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp lime juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Swirl:
1/2 cup blackberry puree (or mashed fresh blackberries)
1 tbsp lime juice
1–2 tbsp sugar (optional, to taste)
For Garnish:
Fresh blackberries
Extra lime zest
📝 Instructions
Preheat & Prep:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
Make the Cupcake Base:
In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and lime zest.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture, stirring until smooth.
Evenly divide the batter among the cupcake liners.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, lime juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Spoon a generous dollop of the cheesecake filling over the cupcake batter in each liner.
Create the Blackberry Swirl:
In a small bowl, combine the blackberry puree, lime juice, and sugar (if using).
Drizzle or swirl this mixture over the cheesecake filling in each cupcake.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the pan.
Chill & Garnish:
Once cooled, refrigerate the cupcakes for at least 2 hours to let the cheesecake layer set.
Before serving, garnish each cupcake with fresh blackberries and a sprinkle of extra lime zest.
Enjoy your Enchanted Blackberry Lime Reverie Cupcakes – a dreamy fusion of zesty citrus, luscious cheesecake, and berry bliss in every bite!