Description
A creamy and luxurious cheesecake infused with honey and delicate lavender, perfect for any occasion.
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 for garnish
- 1 bunch edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing well.
- Add vanilla extract, lavender extract, eggs, yolks, and heavy cream. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in honey and dried lavender buds.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake for 60-70 minutes until the edges are set.
- Allow to cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- For the glaze, heat honey, water, and dried lavender, mix well, and allow to cool.
- Slice the cheesecake, drizzle with glaze, and garnish with fresh lavender and edible flowers before serving.
Notes
Make it a day in advance for better flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, lavender, honey, dessert, summer dessert