Description
Silky blackberry lavender cheesecakes promise pure indulgence with delicate floral notes dancing through rich, creamy layers. Elegant dessert perfection beckons you to savor each luxurious, flower-kissed bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) graham cracker crumbs
Base/Supporting Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Flavoring and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) blackberry puree
- 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh blackberries (optional)
- Sprigs of fresh lavender (optional)
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 325F (165C) and arrange a standard muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until the mixture resembles moist sand, creating a compact base. Distribute evenly across muffin cups, pressing firmly to form a solid crust.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and silky, approximately 2 minutes. Scrape bowl sides to ensure uniform mixing.
- Incorporate eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gently fold in sour cream and vanilla extract, maintaining a light, consistent texture without overmixing.
- Separate the cheesecake batter into two equal portions. Infuse one portion with blackberry puree, stirring until completely integrated. Fold dried culinary lavender into the second portion, distributing evenly.
- Layer the batters strategically: first add lavender batter to fill muffin cups halfway, then top with blackberry batter. Create elegant marbling by delicately swirling the two layers using a toothpick.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until centers appear almost set but retain a subtle jiggle, indicating perfect cheesecake consistency.
- Allow cheesecakes to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for minimum 2 hours to achieve complete firmness and enhanced flavor development.
- Serve chilled, optionally adorning with fresh blackberries, a delicate lavender sprig, or a luxurious whipped cream dollop for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Start with less dried lavender and gradually increase to find your perfect flavor balance without overwhelming the delicate cheesecake taste.
- Avoid overbaking by removing cheesecakes when centers are slightly jiggly, as they’ll continue setting during cooling and chilling.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and beat thoroughly to create a silky, lump-free cheesecake batter that blends seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg