Description
Delight in these creamy mini cheesecakes infused with culinary lavender and topped with a luscious blackberry sauce. Perfect for any occasion, these desserts are as beautiful as they are delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
For the Cheesecake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender, finely ground
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Blackberry Topping:
- 1 cup blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased mini cheesecake pan and refrigerate.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in sour cream, eggs, lavender, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for 20 minutes, or until set. Cool and chill.
- Prepare the Topping: In a saucepan, cook blackberries, sugar, water, and lemon zest until berries break down. Cool and spoon over cheesecakes.
Notes
- Make sure to use culinary lavender for the best flavor.
- Let the cheesecakes chill for at least an hour before serving for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg