Description
Mini Blackberry Cheesecake delights promise creamy indulgence with minimal effort. Chilled dessert combines tangy berries and silky cream cheese, offering sweet satisfaction for home bakers seeking simple elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (145 grams) blackberries
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp (10 mL) granulated sugar
- blackberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs, then merge with melted butter until the texture mimics damp sand. Press mixture firmly into mini cheesecake pan cavities using a shot glass, creating a dense foundational layer.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese and sugar until velvety smooth, then fold in heavy cream, lemon juice, and blackberry preserves. Beat until the mixture transforms into a luxurious, thick frosting-like consistency.
- Setting Phase: Carefully distribute filling evenly across prepared crusts, ensuring uniform depth. Seal pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing complete solidification.
- Blackberry Sauce Creation: Blend fresh blackberries with sugar and lemon juice until achieving a silky, smooth puree. This vibrant sauce will elevate the cheesecakes’ visual and flavor profile.
- Finishing Touches: Delicately extract chilled cheesecakes from pan. Crown each miniature dessert with a generous drizzle of blackberry sauce and garnish with fresh whole blackberries for an elegant presentation.
- Storage and Serving: Enjoy immediately or preserve remaining cheesecakes in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to 48 hours, maintaining optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Crust Compression Technique: Press graham cracker mixture firmly and evenly to prevent crumbling and ensure a stable cheesecake base.
- Mixing Precision: Beat cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy to eliminate potential lumps and create a silky texture.
- Chilling Critical: Refrigerate for minimum 4 hours to allow complete setting and develop optimal flavor profile.
- Sauce Storage: Prepare blackberry sauce ahead of time and store separately to maintain fresh, vibrant taste and prevent soggy cheesecake bottoms.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 4.5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3.2 g
- Protein: 1.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg