Description
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are a delightful dessert that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake, tart blackberries, and subtle floral notes of lavender. These bite-sized treats are visually stunning and easy to make, making them ideal for any occasion—from casual gatherings to special celebrations. Serve chilled with a drizzle of honey or additional blackberries for an elegant finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1 tbsp dried culinary lavender
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of mini cheesecake pans to form crusts.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
- Gently fold in fresh blackberries and dried lavender without breaking the berries.
- Spoon cheesecake filling into prepared crusts and tap lightly to remove air bubbles.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg