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Key Lime Pie Cupcakes
Make a batch or two of these delicious, creamy Key lime pie cupcakes at your barbecue this summer. It's just like Key lime pie, but in cupcake form!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h⏳ Prep: 45 min👤 Ree Drummond📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●saucepan
- ●bowl
- ●whisk
- ●oven
- ●knife
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat the oven to 350 ̊. For the lime curd: Combine the granulated sugar, lime juice, egg and egg yolk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves, about ⏱️ 1 minute. Whisking constantly, add the 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 to a small bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about ⏱️ 1 hour.
large egg, plus 1 egg yolk1
2
Meanwhile, for the cupcakes: Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners. Prepare the cake mix according to the package directions for cupcakes. Bake and cool as directed.
3
For the frosting: Beat the butter, cream cheese and 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.
4
Use a paring knife to cut a small hole in the top of each cupcake, about 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch in diameter. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon lime curd into each hole. Spread the frosting on the cupcakes and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. Top each cupcake with a lime slice.
Nutrition Facts
calories
249 Calories
fat Content
11 g
fiber Content
0 g
sugar Content
32 g
sodium Content
197 mg
protein Content
2 g
trans Fat Content
0 g
cholesterol Content
37 mg
carbohydrate Content
37 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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