Description
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are delightful bite-sized desserts that perfectly blend the tartness of fresh blackberries with the fragrant essence of lavender. Each creamy cheesecake is nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, creating an elegant treat ideal for gatherings or special occasions. Impress your guests with these visually stunning mini cheesecakes that deliver a burst of flavor in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup fresh blackberries, mashed
- 1 tsp dried culinary lavender
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into mini muffin tins lined with cupcake liners. Bake for 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Stir in vanilla and lavender, then gently fold in mashed blackberries.
- Spoon filling over baked crusts, leaving space for puffing during baking. Bake for 20-25 minutes until set around edges but jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Top with fresh blackberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg