🔥 Directions:
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
2. Prepare the Crust:
In a bowl, combine the flour, softened butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture forms a soft dough.
Press about 1 tablespoon of the dough into the bottom of each muffin cup.
Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
Allow to cool completely.
🍋 Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lime zest, and lime juice until smooth and creamy.
🫐 Assemble the Cupcakes:
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Spoon a layer of blueberry preserves over the cooled crust in each cup.
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Pipe the cream cheese mixture over the blueberry layer, filling each cup nearly to the top.
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Spoon the remaining blueberry preserves over the cream cheese mixture.
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Top with a swirl of purple-tinted cream cheese frosting.
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Garnish with fresh blueberries, lime slices, and lime zest for a vibrant and decorative touch.
❄️ Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
⏱️ Time and Nutrition:
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Cooking Time: 10 minutes
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Total Time: 30 minutes
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Calories: 210 kcal per cupcake
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Servings: 12 cupcakes
These Blueberry Lime Cheesecake Cupcakes are sure to impress with their zesty flavor and creamy texture. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or just a sweet treat for yourself! 💙🍰
