Description
These Mini Margarita Cheesecakes are a delightful twist on the classic cocktail, featuring a creamy lime-infused filling with a hint of tequila and triple sec. Perfect for parties or a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon tequila
- 1 teaspoon triple sec (or orange juice as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Topping:
- Whipped cream
- Extra lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Prepare crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into cupcake liners and bake for 5 minutes.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, lime zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Bake: Divide batter over crusts and bake for 18–20 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream and lime zest before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute tequila and triple sec with more lime juice and a splash of orange juice.
- Can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
