Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 graham crackers
  • 1 T. butter, melted
  • 8 oz. light cream cheese (Neufchatel)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 oz. fresh blackberries(reserve 4 for garnishing)
  • sweetened whipped cream for garnish
  • mint leaves (optional) also for garnish

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350º. Crush the graham crackers to create crumbs.   Add melted butter, stir well to combined. Spread on baking sheet. Toast in the oven 3 – 5 minutes until crumbs start to brown. Cool.
  • Process the cream cheese, sugar, cream and vanilla in a food processor until smooth. Add half the blackberries and process until just crushed.
  • Spoon a half of the graham cracker crumbs into four 1/2 cup-capacity dishes, layer on a few blackberries. Divide cheesecake mixture evenly between the dishes and top with the remaining graham cracker crumbs. Garnish with whipped cream, blackberries, and mint (if desired). Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.  Serves 4.