Blackberry Lavender Mini Cheesecakes (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy no-bake individual cheesecakes with floral lavender and fresh blackberry topping. No oven required.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (100 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (60 g)
→ Cheesecake Filling
04 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened (225 g)
05 - 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 ml)
06 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar (40 g)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground
09 - Zest of 1 lemon
→ Blackberry Topping
10 - 1 cup fresh blackberries (130 g)
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
12 - 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or arrange silicone molds on a flat baking sheet.
02 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl and stir until evenly moistened. Press approximately 1 tablespoon of the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
03 - Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until completely smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and ground lavender, then mix until fully incorporated and creamy.
04 - Whip the heavy cream in a separate bowl to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture in two additions, maintaining as much air as possible for a light, fluffy texture.
05 - Spoon or pipe the filling evenly over the chilled crusts, dividing it among all 12 cups. Smooth the tops with a small offset spatula.
06 - Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until the filling is firm and set.
07 - Combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring and gently mashing the berries, until the mixture becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
08 - Spoon the cooled blackberry sauce over each mini cheesecake. Garnish with a fresh blackberry or a small sprig of lavender if desired, then serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No oven required which means your kitchen stays cool and you can make these even on the hottest days without breaking a sweat.
- The lavender is subtle enough to surprise people but never tastes like perfume or soap.
02 -
- Under chilling is the number one reason these collapse when you peel the liner so give them the full four hours minimum.
- Grinding lavender in a mortar instead of leaving it whole transforms the flavor from faint to perfectly present throughout every bite.
03 -
- Dip your spoon in warm water between pressing each crust for a smoother more even base.
- Piping the filling with a zip top bag saves time looks professional and avoids the dreaded uneven lumpy tops.