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Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes

Delightful mini cheesecakes featuring a crisp graham cracker crust, a creamy filling flavored with blackberry and lavender, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 oz Fresh Blackberries
  • 5 tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp Cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 3 tbsp Butter, melted
  • 12 oz Cream Cheese, at 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, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 4 tbsp Powdered Sugar
  • 1214 Fresh Blackberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the muffin liners.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Cook blackberries and 5 tbsp sugar in a saucepan until juices release, then strain and combine with cornstarch.
  5. Beat cream cheese until fluffy, then add remaining sugar, flour, sour cream, lavender extract, vanilla, and eggs one at a time.
  6. Fill the muffin liners with cheesecake mixture and swirl in blackberry puree.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
  9. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  10. Serve with whipped cream topping and fresh blackberries.

Notes

These cheesecakes are best served chilled and topped with whipped cream.

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Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, blackberry, lavender, mini cheesecakes