Description
Christmas Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes are an enchanting holiday dessert that beautifully balances creamy cheesecake with floral lavender and tart blackberries. These bite-sized treats not only provide a visually stunning presentation but also deliver a rich, velvety experience that will leave your guests craving more. Perfect for festive gatherings, they combine elegance and ease, making them a must-try for your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp culinary-grade lavender extract
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into mini muffin tins lined with cupcake liners.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and sour cream; mix until creamy. Gently stir in lavender extract.
- Fold in fresh blackberries carefully. Spoon the filling over the crusts and bake for 20–25 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Top with whipped cream and extra blackberries before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg