Description
These Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are a delightful treat that combine creamy richness with floral lavender notes and tart blackberries. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz (180g) blackberries, pureed and strained
- 5 tbsp (65g) sugar (for topping)
- 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 3/4 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp (26g) sugar (for crust)
- 3 tbsp (42g) butter, melted
- 12 oz (339g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (104g) sugar (for filling)
- 1 1/2 tbsp (12g) flour
- 1/4 cup (58g) sour cream
- 2 tsp lavender extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Violet gel icing color, optional
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 tbsp (29g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12–14 blackberries for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Blackberry Topping: Puree blackberries and strain to remove seeds.
- Cook the Topping: Combine blackberry puree, sugar, and cornstarch. Cook over medium-low heat until thickened, then refrigerate.
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C), mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into cupcake liners and bake for 5 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Lower oven to 300°F (148°C), beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low until blended. Add sour cream, lavender, and vanilla, then eggs one at a time.
- Fill and Bake: Fill crusts with cheesecake filling and bake for 18-20 minutes. Cool gradually.
- Chill and Top: Refrigerate cheesecakes until firm, then top with blackberry mixture.
- Make the Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe on cheesecakes.
- Finish and Serve: Garnish with fresh blackberries before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks. Cheesecakes can be made ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg