Description
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are a beautiful and flavorful dessert combining creamy cheesecake, floral lavender, and tangy blackberries, offering a perfect balance of tartness and creaminess with an elegant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender
- 1 cup fresh blackberries (plus more for topping)
- For the Blackberry Sauce (optional):
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press 1 tablespoon into each liner.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Blend in vanilla extract, sour cream, and dried lavender until combined.
- Gently fold in fresh blackberries, keeping some whole.
- Fill muffin liners nearly to the top with filling.
- Bake 18-20 minutes until filling is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool in tin 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
- (Optional) For sauce: Cook blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened; cool and drizzle over cheesecakes.
Notes
- Use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs for gluten-free option.
- Substitute dairy-free cream cheese and coconut yogurt for dairy-free version.
- Replace sugar with erythritol or stevia for sugar-free alternative.
- Swap blackberries with raspberries or strawberries for flavor variation.
- Steep lavender in warm cream for enhanced flavor infusion.
- Chill cheesecakes thoroughly for best texture and flavor.
- Do not overmix filling to avoid dense texture.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: mini cheesecake, blackberry dessert, lavender cheesecake, easy cheesecake recipe, berry desserts, floral desserts