Light, sweet, and a hint of tartness, our Earl Grey Mini Cheesecakes are easy to make and store in the freezer for when those cravings hit! Lifeway Blueberry Low-Fat Kefir and Farmer Cheese both also help turn this into a berri-rific masterpiece full of real fruit flavor you love.
The Benefits of Cultured Dairy for Better Health:
Research continues to show the importance of eating healthy foods, including cultured dairy such as kefir, for optimal digestion and gut health, a strong immune system, and to support the microbiome. Fermented foods like kefir hold important value in this line of research due to the link between the gut-brain axis and overall health. Specifically, kefir has been shown to help diversify the microbiome, improve digestion, reduce inflammation, support healthier blood sugar levels, and improve satiety since the bioavailable protein it contains triggers the release of GLP-1.
Lifeway Kefir is packed with a variety of vital nutrients important for overall health, including bone and muscle health; these include vitamin D3, K, calcium, and vitamin B12. Along with our probiotic-rich kefir, Lifeway also offers artisan-made Farmer Cheese,a creamy, high-protein cheese made with live and active cultures to support healthy muscles and a healthy microbiome. Lifeway Farmer Cheese is easy to spread, free of gums and thickeners, and contains no added salt or sugar for optimal health benefits.
Servings: 12+Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup almonds
- 1¼ cup Medjool dates (remove pits)
Filling
- 1 1/2 cups Farmer Cheese
- 1 cup Lowfat Blueberry Kefir
- 2 tsp. raw honey or maple syrup
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp. strong earl grey tea (brewed ahead and cooled using 2 tea bags)
Topping
- lavender buds, lemon zest, unsweetened shredded coconut
Directions
- Add cupcake liners to a cupcake pan.
- Blend almonds and dates together and use as the base to your cupcake sleeves. Pressing the mixture to measure 1/2 an inch.
- Blend the filling ingredients together and pour evenly over the crusted cupcake sleeves.
- Place mini cheesecakes in the freezer for at least 2 hours to set. Remove when done, then add the toppings below.
- Garnish with lavender buds, lemon zest, and shredded unsweetened coconut.
