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Honey Lavender Cheesecake

Heavenly Honey Lavender Cheesecake to Sweeten Your Day

This Honey Lavender Cheesecake combines creamy richness and enchanting floral notes for a unique dessert experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitution: Use gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use high-quality butter for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese Must be softened for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar For filling.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lavender Extract
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 cup Honey
  • 1/4 cup Dried Culinary Lavender Buds
Glaze
  • 1/4 cup Honey For glaze.
  • 1 tablespoon Water For glaze.
Garnishing
  • as needed Fresh Lavender Sprigs
  • as needed Edible Flowers

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  3. Place the prepared crust in the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in granulated sugar and flour, mixing well.
  5. Incorporate vanilla extract and lavender extract into the mixture, mixing gently.
  6. Crack the large eggs and yolks into the batter one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
  7. Fold in heavy cream and honey, mixing until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in dried culinary lavender buds.
  9. Wrap the springform pan with aluminum foil and place it inside a larger roasting pan.
  10. Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust and pour hot water into the roasting pan until halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  11. Bake for 55-70 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
  12. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  13. Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  14. Simmer honey, water, and a few lavender buds in a saucepan until bubbling. Strain to remove the buds and reserve the glaze.
  15. Pour the cooled honey glaze over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and edible flowers.
  16. Slice the cheesecake and serve it chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.

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