Key Lime Pie Cupcakes With Graham Cracker Crust
Introduction
If you're a fan of key lime pie, then you're going to love these key lime pie cupcakes with graham cracker crust. These cupcakes have all the flavors of the classic dessert, but in a convenient cupcake form. They're perfect for parties, picnics, or just as a sweet treat to enjoy on a lazy afternoon.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1/2 cup whole milk
For the frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
Instructions
Step 1: Make the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
Divide the mixture evenly among the cupcake liners, pressing the mixture down with a spoon or your fingers to create a crust. Bake for 5 minutes and then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the cupcakes
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the key lime juice and zest and mix until well combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
Step 3: Make the frosting
In a large bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and zest and mix until well combined.
Once the cupcakes have cooled completely, frost each cupcake with the cream cheese frosting.
Conclusion
These key lime pie cupcakes with graham cracker crust are a delicious twist on the classic dessert. They're sweet, tangy, and have the perfect amount of crunch from the graham cracker crust. Give them a try for your next gathering or just as a special treat for yourself.
