Key Lime Pie Cupcakes: A Tropical Twist in Every Bite
Discover how to make irresistible Key Lime Pie Cupcakes! This recipe features moist cupcakes, a tangy Key lime curd filling, and a creamy Key lime frosting.
Ingredients
For the curd and cupcakes:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup bottled Key lime juice
- 1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
- 3 Tbsp. salted butter, cut into pieces and chilled
- 1 15- to 16-ounce box white cake mix (plus required ingredients)
For the frosting:
- 1 stick salted butter, at room temperature
- 8 oz. cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup bottled Key lime juice
- 4 cups powdered sugar
For Topping
- Graham cracker crumbs and thin lime slices
Instructions
1. Make the Key Lime Curd:
- Combine the granulated sugar, Key lime juice, egg, and egg yolk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Whisk until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute.
- Whisking constantly, add the cold butter, a few pieces at a time, waiting until it melts before adding more.
- Continue whisking until the curd is thick and coats the back of a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Transfer the curd to a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
2. Make the Cupcakes:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
- Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions for cupcakes.
- Bake and cool as directed on the box.
3. Make the Frosting:
- Beat the softened butter, softened cream cheese, and Key lime juice in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Reduce the speed to low and slowly add the powdered sugar.
- Continue to beat until just combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
4. Assemble the Cupcakes:
- Use a paring knife to cut a small hole in the top of each cooled cupcake, about 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of the chilled Key lime curd into each hole.
- Spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
- Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.
- Top each cupcake with a thin lime slice.
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