Name: Honey Lavender Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 0.25 cups granulated sugar; 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 32 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1.5 cups granulated sugar; 0.25 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 teaspoons lavender extract; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 0.5 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds; 0.25 cups honey (for glaze); 1 tablespoon water; 0.5 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds (for glaze); 1 bunch fresh lavender sprigs; 1 bunch edible flowers

Description

A luscious Honey Lavender Cheesecake featuring a rich cream cheese filling and a sweet graham cracker crust, infused with floral notes of lavender and honey.

Ingredients

Scale

1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
0.25 cups granulated sugar
0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
32 ounces cream cheese, softened
1.5 cups granulated sugar
0.25 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 teaspoons lavender extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
0.5 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender buds
0.25 cups honey (for glaze)
1 tablespoon water
0.5 teaspoons dried culinary lavender buds (for glaze)
1 bunch fresh lavender sprigs
1 bunch edible flowers

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cups sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until slightly golden. Allow to cool.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1.5 cups sugar and mix well.
Add flour, vanilla extract, and lavender extract. Mix in eggs and egg yolks gently.
Incorporate heavy cream and honey, beating until smooth. Fold in dried lavender buds.
Pour filling into cooled crust and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until edges are set.
Cool in the oven with the door cracked for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
For the glaze, heat honey, water, and dried lavender buds until thin, then let cool.
Remove the cheesecake from the pan, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with fresh lavender and edible flowers. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Make-ahead tip: The cheesecake can be made a day in advance. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 350
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: cheesecake, lavender, dessert, sweet, honey