Description
A delightful treat that combines the tartness of blackberries with the floral notes of lavender in mini cheesecakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Blackberry Topping:6 oz(180g) blackberries, pureed and strained5 tbsp(65g) sugar2 1/2 tspcornstarch
- 6 oz(180g) blackberries, pureed and strained
- 5 tbsp(65g) sugar
- 2 1/2 tspcornstarch
- For the Crust:3/4 cup(100g) graham cracker crumbs2 tbsp(26g) sugar3 tbsp(42g) butter, melted
- 3/4 cup(100g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp(26g) sugar
- 3 tbsp(42g) butter, melted
- For the Lavender Cheesecake Filling:12 oz(339g) cream cheese, room temperature1/2 cup(104g) sugar1 1/2 tbsp(12g) flour1/4 cup(58g) sour cream2 tsplavender extract1/2 tspvanilla extract2large eggs, room temperatureViolet gel icing color (optional)
- 12 oz(339g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup(104g) sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp(12g) flour
- 1/4 cup(58g) sour cream
- 2 tsplavender extract
- 1/2 tspvanilla extract
- 2large eggs, room temperature
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
- For the Whipped Cream Topping:1/2 cup(120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold4 tbsp(29g) powdered sugar1/2 tspvanilla extractViolet gel icing color (optional)12–14blackberries for garnish
- 1/2 cup(120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 tbsp(29g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tspvanilla extract
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
- 12–14blackberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press into cupcake liners and bake.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, sugar, and flour until smooth, then add sour cream, lavender extract, and vanilla.
- Infuse the lavender by using lavender extract or steeping dried lavender in warm cream.
- Assemble the cheesecakes by dividing the batter among the prepared crusts.
- Bake at 300°F (148°C) for 18-20 minutes, then cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
Don’t overmix the eggs to prevent cracks.
Chill the cheesecakes for at least two hours before serving.
Garnish with ripe blackberries and edible flowers for a beautiful presentation.
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Protein: 4g