Description
Indulge in the elegance of mini blackberry lavender cheesecakes, featuring a creamy lavender-infused filling, a luscious blackberry topping, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for parties or special occasions, these bite-sized treats are as stunning as they are delicious.
Ingredients
Blackberry Topping:
- 6 oz blackberries, pureed and strained
- 5 tbsp sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Crust:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp butter, melted
Lavender Cheesecake Filling:
- 12 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp lavender extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
Whipped Cream Topping:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
- 12–14 blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Make the Blackberry Topping:
- Puree and strain blackberries to remove seeds.
- In a small saucepan, cook the blackberry puree, sugar, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely.
- Prepare the Crust:
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture into the bottoms of lined cupcake tins.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 5 minutes. Cool.
- Make the Lavender Cheesecake Filling:
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour.
- Mix in sour cream, lavender extract, and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Optionally, add violet gel icing color.
- Bake the Cheesecakes:
- Divide filling evenly among crusts.
- Bake at 300°F (149°C) for 18–20 minutes or until centers are set.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Assemble:
- Spoon blackberry topping over each cheesecake.
- Pipe whipped cream on top and garnish with a blackberry.
Notes
- Substitute blackberries with raspberries, blueberries, or strawberries for variety.
- To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers for the crust.
- For a dye-free option, skip the violet gel icing color.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
