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Lavender Rosemary Goat Cheesecakes

Lavender Rosemary Goat Cheesecakes are a sweet and savory dessert that pairs perfectly with a special dessert wine for a lovely Valentine's alternative.
Prep Time1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time2 hours
Servings: 8
Author: Barrett @dirtylaundrykitchen.com

Ingredients

crust

  • 8 ounces gingersnaps; crushed
  • 2 ½ tablespoons sugar
  • 3 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled

filling

  • 12 ounces cream cheese softened
  • one 11-ounce log of fresh goat cheese at room temperature
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • Scottish Heather Honey or Lavender Honey for serving
  • edible lavender for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Line a large baking sheet with a silpat (or parchment). Spray eight 4-inch ring molds with vegetable spray (or butter them). Set on the baking sheet.
  • In a food processor, pulse the gingersnaps with the sugar to fine crumbs. Add the butter and process until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  • Press the crumbs into the rings in an even layer. Lavender Rosemary Goat Cheesecakes crust
  • Bake in the center of the oven for 12 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from the oven.
  • Reduce the oven temperature to 300° F.
  • While the crust is baking, beat with an electric mixer (handheld works) cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
  • Beat in sugar at medium speed until creamy (2 minutes).
  • Beat in the eggs and yolks, one at a time, until smooth, then beat in cornstarch.
  • Mince rosemary.Lavender Rosemary Goat Cheesecakes minced rosemaryBeat in.
  • Pour the filling into the molds or ramekins and bake for 25 minutes, until just set. Lavender Rosemary Goat Cheesecakes coolingLet cool, then refrigerate until chilled (1 hour).
  • To serve, unmold the cheesecakes onto dessert plates and drizzle with honey and edible lavender. Lavender Rosemary Goat CheesecakesDon’t forget your dessert wine or sherry.

Notes

Adapted from Food and Wine