Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in granulated sugar and flour, mixing well.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and lavender extract into the mixture, mixing gently.
- Crack the large eggs and yolks into the batter one at a time, mixing just until combined after each addition.
- Fold in heavy cream and honey, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in dried culinary lavender buds.
- Wrap the springform pan with aluminum foil and place it inside a larger roasting pan.
- 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.
- Bake for 55-70 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Simmer honey, water, and a few lavender buds in a saucepan until bubbling. Strain to remove the buds and reserve the glaze.
- Pour the cooled honey glaze over the chilled cheesecake and garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and edible flowers.
- Slice the cheesecake and serve it chilled.
Nutrition
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
