Description
These Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes combine the tartness of blackberries with the floral aroma of lavender for a creamy, bite-sized treat. Perfect for special occasions or an elegant dessert at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Blackberry Topping
- 6 oz (180g) blackberries, pureed and strained
- 5 tbsp (65g) sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp cornstarch
Crust
- 3/4 cup (100g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp (26g) sugar
- 3 tbsp (42g) butter, melted
Lavender Cheesecake Filling
- 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 tsp lavender extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 4 tbsp (29g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Violet gel icing color (optional)
- 12–14 blackberries for garnish
Instructions
Make the Blackberry Topping:
- Blend blackberries until smooth, then strain to remove seeds.
- In a saucepan, combine strained puree, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Cook over medium-low heat, stirring until thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let cool completely in the refrigerator.
Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C).
- Line a cupcake pan with liners and spray lightly with non-stick spray.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture into each liner.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then let cool.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C).
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth.
- Add sour cream, lavender extract, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition.
- If using, mix in violet gel icing color.
Bake the Cheesecakes:
- Fill each cupcake liner almost to the top with batter.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, then turn off the oven and leave the door closed for 10 minutes.
- Crack the oven door and let cool for another 15-20 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
Add Topping & Whipped Cream:
- Spoon cooled blackberry topping onto each cheesecake.
- Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- If using, mix in violet gel icing color.
- Pipe whipped cream onto cheesecakes and top with a blackberry.
Notes
- Store cheesecakes in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, infuse the cream cheese with dried culinary lavender.
- Use fresh or frozen blackberries (thawed and drained).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg