Blueberry cheesecake cupcakes

50 min
hard
9 ingredients

Blueberry cheesecake cupcakes

Blueberry cheesecake cupcakes are a delicious variation of classic cupcakes and popular American cheesecakes. This preparation combines the smoothness and creaminess of cheesecake with the practicality and individual size of a cupcake, ideal for celebrations or for a special dessert. Originating in the United States, these cupcakes have spread rapidly throughout Latin America, where they are known in some countries as "blueberry cheese pastries" or "mini cheesecakes." In Mexico and Colombia, for example, they keep the name cupcakes but are often identified by their main flavor, such as "berry and cheese cupcakes." Their popularity lies in the ease of preparing individual portions and the sweet and slightly acidic combination provided by the blueberries.

This dessert is a clear example of the fusion between traditional North American baking and the fresh flavors found in fruits native to our lands. Blueberries provide a juicy and intense touch, which contrasts perfectly with the creamy and dense texture of the cream cheese, creating a sweet, smooth, and refreshing experience for the palate.

How to Make Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

Ingredients: Sugar cookies, cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, flour, and blueberries.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Line 12 muffin molds with aluminum foil.

Place a cookie at the bottom of each mold.

Trim the cookies to fit if necessary.

Beat the cream cheese and sugar at medium speed in a large bowl until smooth.

Add the eggs, beating only until mixed.

Incorporate the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest.

At low speed, add the flour.

Fold in the blueberries.

Pour the mixture into the molds, distributing it evenly.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cakes are firm.

Cool the cakes in the mold on a rack for 20 minutes.

Remove the cakes to a rack to cool completely.

Refrigerate before serving for the best texture.

Blueberry cheesecake cupcakes

Ingredients (9)

  • Sugar Cookies
  • Cream Cheese
  • Sugar
  • Eggs
  • Sour Cream
  • Vanilla
  • Lemon Zest
  • Flour
  • Blueberries

Instructions (16 steps)

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
  2. 2 Line 12 muffin molds with aluminum foil
  3. 3 Place one cookie at the bottom of each mold
  4. 4 Trim the cookies to fit if necessary
  5. 5 Beat the cream cheese and sugar at medium speed in a large bowl until smooth
  6. 6 Add the eggs, beating only until combined
  7. 7 Incorporate the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest
  8. 8 At low speed, add the flour
  9. 9 Fold in the blueberries
  10. 10 Pour the mixture into the molds, distributing it evenly
  11. 11 Bake for 35-40 min
  12. 12 , until the cakes are firm
  13. 13 Cool the cakes in the mold on a wire rack for 20 min
  14. 14 Remove the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely
  15. 15 Refrigerate
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Nutritional Information

Calories: 250 kcal
Protein: 7%
Carbohydrates: 10%
Fat: 19%
Sugar: 94%
Sodium: 5%

Percent Daily Value for nutrients; calories are shown in kcal.

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