Description
Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are creamy, floral, and fruity bite-sized desserts featuring a lavender-infused cheesecake filling with blackberry swirls on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for elegant occasions or an indulgent everyday treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp dried culinary lavender or 1/4 tsp lavender extract
- 1/4 cup blackberry jam or preserves
- 12 fresh blackberries (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until evenly mixed.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into each liner to form the crust. Bake for 5 minutes, then cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix until fully combined.
- Stir in dried lavender or lavender extract, adjusting to taste.
- Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the muffin cups.
- Add a small spoonful of blackberry jam on top of each and swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until centers are set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Top each mini cheesecake with a fresh blackberry before serving.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender only—avoid essential oils.
- Start with a small amount of lavender for a balanced flavor.
- Cheesecakes can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze (without toppings) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
