Description
A sophisticated lavender honey cheesecake that combines floral notes with rich creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sour cream, honey, and sugar, mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Gradually add to the cream cheese mixture.
- Stir in lavender, vanilla, and salt.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use food-grade lavender for best flavor.
- Consider garnishing with fresh lavender sprigs or a drizzle of honey.
- For a tart variation, add lemon zest to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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