WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
• Bright blackberry and lavender combo in bites
• Floral twist inspired by blueberry cheesecake cookies
• Small bites, perfect for parties and snacking
QUICK OVERVIEW
• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes
• Total time: Overnight (about 9 hours)
• Yield/servings: 12 bites
• Difficulty: Easy
INGREDIENTS
• 1 ½ cup nilla wafer cookies (ground, about 40 cookies)
• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 – 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1/8 tsp kosher salt
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp edible lavender petals
• ½ cup blackberries (pureed)
• Homemade whipped cream
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Grind the nilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Combine the ground nilla wafers, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Scoop the crust mixture into each cupcake liner using a tablespoon.
- Press down firmly on the crust in each liner with a flat-bottomed round cup.
- Set the crust-lined pan aside while you prepare the filling; see a similar idea at blueberry cheesecake swirl cookies.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth with a hand mixer.
- Mix in the sour cream and kosher salt until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the pureed blackberries and edible lavender petals gently until even.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each crust.
- Sprinkle a few extra lavender petals on top of each cheesecake bite.
- Bake the cupcake pan for 20 minutes or until centers have a slight jiggle.
- Remove from oven and cool the cheesecakes for about an hour.
- Transfer the cheesecakes to the refrigerator overnight for best results.
- Make homemade whipped cream and fill it into a piping bag when ready to serve.
- Pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cheesecake bite.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these elegant, bite-sized treats.
SERVING IDEAS
• Serve on a small dessert platter with mint leaves
• Pair with hot tea or chilled prosecco
• Arrange on a tiered tray for parties
• Add extra blackberries and lavender petals on top
HOW TO STORE
• Fridge: Store in an airtight container up to 3 days
• Freezer: Freeze un-topped bites up to 1 month
• Reheat/serve: Thaw in fridge and serve chilled
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Cracks: Avoid overbaking, check for slight jiggle
• Soggy crust: Press crust firmly and chill before baking
• Runny filling: Beat eggs in fully and chill overnight
• Bitter lavender: Use edible petals sparingly
• Separated cream: Bring cream cheese to room temperature
FAQ
• Q: Can I use store-bought whipped cream?
A: Yes, use it if short on time.
• Q: Can I skip lavender petals?
A: Yes, omit if you prefer no floral flavor.
• Q: How many bites does this make?
A: About 12 cupcake-sized bites.
• For a similar mini version, try the Mini Blackberry Lavender Cheesecakes recipe for inspiration.
• For another blackberry and lavender twist, see Blackberry Cheesecake With Lavender for ideas.
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Blackberry Lavender Cheesecake Bites
- Total Time: 540 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Delicious bite-sized cheesecake treats infused with blackberry and lavender for a floral twist, perfect for parties and snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup nilla wafer cookies (ground, about 40 cookies)
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 – 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp edible lavender petals
- ½ cup blackberries (pureed)
- Homemade whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
- Grind the nilla wafer cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor.
- Combine the ground nilla wafers, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
- Scoop the crust mixture into each cupcake liner using a tablespoon.
- Press down firmly on the crust in each liner with a flat-bottomed round cup.
- Set the crust-lined pan aside while you prepare the filling.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and ½ cup sugar until smooth with a hand mixer.
- Mix in the sour cream and kosher salt until fully combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the pureed blackberries and edible lavender petals gently until even.
- Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture into each crust.
- Sprinkle a few extra lavender petals on top of each cheesecake bite.
- Bake the cupcake pan for 20 minutes or until centers have a slight jiggle.
- Remove from oven and cool the cheesecakes for about an hour.
- Transfer the cheesecakes to the refrigerator overnight for best results.
- Make homemade whipped cream and fill it into a piping bag when ready to serve.
- Pipe a dollop of whipped cream on top of each cheesecake bite.
- Serve chilled and enjoy these elegant, bite-sized treats.
Notes
For best results, chill the bites overnight before serving. Serve on a platter with mint leaves or alongside tea.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg