Description
These Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are creamy, floral, and bursting with juicy blackberry flavor. Made with a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth lavender-infused cheesecake, and a sweet blackberry topping, they’re perfect for elegant desserts, brunch, or tea parties!
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup (100 g) graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafer crumbs)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
For the Lavender Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup (65 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon dried culinary lavender (finely ground)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
For the Blackberry Topping:
- 1 cup blackberries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon water (for thickening)
Instructions
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
2️⃣ Make the Crust
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then set aside to cool.
3️⃣ Make the Lavender Cheesecake Filling
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and ground lavender, mixing until combined.
- Stir in sour cream (or Greek yogurt) for extra creaminess.
- Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups.
4️⃣ Bake Until Set
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, until the centers are just slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecakes cool inside for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours.
5️⃣ Make the Blackberry Topping
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine blackberries, honey, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 5 minutes, stirring and mashing the berries.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture and cook for 1 more minute, until thickened.
- Let cool completely.
6️⃣ Assemble & Serve
- Spoon the blackberry topping over the cooled cheesecakes.
- Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs or a dusting of powdered sugar.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
🌿 No Lavender? Skip it for a classic blackberry cheesecake.
🍋 Lemon Lovers? Add 1 teaspoon lemon zest to the cheesecake filling.
🍫 Chocolate Twist? Use an Oreo cookie crust instead of graham crackers.
🌱 Dairy-Free? Use vegan cream cheese and coconut yogurt.