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Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes

Delightful mini cheesecakes combining sweet blackberries and a hint of lavender, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup crushed graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender Make sure it's safe for eating!
  • 1 cup fresh blackberries Plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly but cohesive.
  3. Spoon this mixture into mini cheesecake molds (or a muffin tin with liners) and press down firmly.
  4. In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, dried lavender, lemon juice, and salt into the cream cheese.
  6. Gently fold in the fresh blackberries.
  7. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smoothen the tops with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until slightly jiggly in the center.
  2. Cool down and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Serving
  1. Once chilled, pop them out of the molds and garnish with extra blackberries and a sprinkle of lavender.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Don't skip the chilling time for the best flavor blend.