Description
Indulge in these Blackberry Mini Cheesecakes with a rich Oreo crust, creamy mascarpone filling, and a sweet-tart blackberry sauce. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, special occasions, or an elegant personal treat. Make them ahead of time and serve chilled for the best flavor!
Ingredients
Blackberry Sauce:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
16 oz fresh blackberries
Crust:
12 Oreo cookies
4 tablespoons melted butter
Cheesecake Batter:
8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1/2 cup blackberry sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Blackberry Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium-high heat for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
- (Optional) Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother sauce. Let it cool completely.
Create the Oreo Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Pulse Oreo cookies in a food processor until finely crushed.
- Mix with melted butter until evenly combined.
- Press into the bottom of muffin tins and bake for 5 minutes. Set aside.
Prepare the Cheesecake Batter:
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese, mascarpone, sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, pulsing briefly after each.
- Mix in 1/2 cup of cooled blackberry sauce until fully incorporated.
Assemble and Bake:
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared muffin tins over the Oreo crust.
- Bake for 17-20 minutes until edges are set but centers jiggle slightly.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Drizzle additional blackberry sauce on top.
- Garnish with fresh blackberries or mint leaves.
Notes
Swap the berries: Use raspberries or blueberries instead of blackberries.
Change the crust: Try graham crackers or chocolate wafers instead of Oreos.
Make it gluten-free: Use gluten-free cookies for the crust.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 3-4 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 mini cheesecakes