KEY LIME PIE CUPCAKES

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I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find Key lime juice, use lime juice. Just add a tad more sugar. -Julie Herrera-Lemler, Rochester, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 32 cupcakes.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup Key lime juice
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups self-rising flour
1-1/2 cups buttermilk
FROSTING:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-3/4 to 3 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons Key lime juice
Fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line 32 muffin cups with foil liners. On a work surface, unroll crusts. Cut 32 circles with a floured 2-1/4-in. round cookie cutter (discard remaining crust or save for another use). Press 1 crust circle into each liner. Bake until lightly browned, 10-12 minutes. Cool on wire racks., In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lime juice. In another bowl, whisk flours; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition., Pour batter into prepared cups. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-22 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until blended. Beat in enough confectioners' sugar, alternately with lime juice, to reach desired consistency. Frost cupcakes; top with raspberries. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368 calories, Fat 21g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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These cupcakes are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


md sharif
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I'm not a big fan of key lime pie, but I loved these cupcakes. They were the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Mahfughasan Monna
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These cupcakes are the perfect dessert for a summer party.


mj royal boy
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I love how these cupcakes look. They're so festive and colorful.


Anita Chaudhary
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These cupcakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Worm
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I've never made cupcakes before, but these turned out great! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Muthar Panhwar
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These cupcakes are the perfect size for a party. They're also really easy to transport.


Shani RaJpooT
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cupcakes turned out really dry.


Md Rakib jn
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These cupcakes were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it. They were absolutely delicious.


Dagem Dereje
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cupcakes didn't turn out as fluffy as I expected.


Resistance Moyo
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These cupcakes were a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Md Ashadul Jaman
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I'm a big fan of key lime pie, and these cupcakes did not disappoint. They were absolutely delicious.


Derrick Pittsburgh Steelers Higgins
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These cupcakes are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I highly recommend them!


Tossom
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I love how easy these cupcakes are to make. They're perfect for a weeknight dessert.


Awab Elhassan
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These cupcakes are so delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is perfectly crispy.


XD Shadat
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I've made these cupcakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Mohammed Kola
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I made these cupcakes for a potluck and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Brian Wade
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used a pre-made graham cracker crust, which saved me a lot of time.


Hazrot Molla
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I'm not usually a fan of key lime pie, but these cupcakes changed my mind. They were so light and fluffy, and the filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Luna Dark
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These cupcakes were a huge hit at my party! The filling was creamy and tangy, and the crust was perfectly crumbly. I'll definitely be making these again.