Nordic Forest Berry Cheesecake Tartlets with Lavender Honey Drizzle

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

Ingredients

• 1 cup all
• purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed Nordic forest berries (blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon dried lavender flowers
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture into 4 mini tartlet pans.
3. Bake the crusts for 15 20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fill each cooled tartlet shell with the cream cheese mixture.
5. Bake for another 18 23 minutes or until the filling is set but still slightly wobbly in the center. Let cool completely.
6. In a small saucepan, combine berries and honey. Cook over medium heat until the berries release their juices and become soft. Remove from heat and stir in lavender flowers.
7. Drizzle the berry mixture over each tartlet. If desired, dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Chef’s Insight

Be sure to use cold butter for the crust and softened cream cheese for the filling to achieve the perfect texture.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or as an impressive dessert for guests.