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Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

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These blueberry cupcakes combine a soft yogurt-based cupcake with homemade blueberry jam and a creamy blueberry cheese frosting. The jam adds a bright berry flavor, while the cream cheese and mascarpone give the topping a smooth, rich texture.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 12 Cupcakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 130 g unsalted butter softened
  • 180 g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 100 ml milk
  • 180 g yogurt
  • 220 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Blueberry Jam
  • 300 g fresh blueberries
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
For the Blueberry Frosting
  • 300 g cream cheese
  • 150 g mascarpone
  • 80 g granulated sugar
  • 120 ml whipping cream
  • 50 g blueberry jam

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Kitchen scale
  • Small saucepan
  • Muffin/cupcake tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Piping bag
  • Piping tip
  • Wire rack
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and cornstarch slurry to a saucepan and cook until the mixture thickens. Let it cool completely.
  2. Add the cream cheese, and mascarpone to a mixing bowl, then mix until smooth.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  3. Add the whipping cream and beat until light and fluffy.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  4. Add sugar, then mix until smooth.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  5. Add the blueberry jam and mix until well combined.
  6. Add the softened butter and sugar to a mixing bowl.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  7. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  8. Add the lemon zest and mix well.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  9. Add the milk and yogurt, then mix until smooth.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  10. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and baking powder.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  11. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  12. Mix until a smooth cupcake batter forms.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  13. Divide the batter evenly among the lined cupcake cups.
  14. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 18–22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  15. Let the cupcakes cool completely.
  16. Pipe the blueberry frosting over the cooled cupcakes.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  17. Top with blueberry jam.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe
  18. Serve and enjoy.
    Blueberry Cheese Cupcakes Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 24gSodium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 33g

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