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Honey Lavender Cheesecake

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A delightful and creamy honey lavender cheesecake that balances sweet and floral flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers Mixed with melted butter
  • 6 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese At room temperature
  • 3/4 cup honey Use light honey like clover or orange blossom
  • 3 medium eggs At room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender Steeped in cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream Used for steeping lavender

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  3. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream and remove from heat before adding dried lavender. Let steep for 30 minutes, then strain out the lavender.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Gradually add honey and mix until combined.
  6. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Blend in the strained lavender-infused cream until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust.
  2. Wrap the springform pan in foil and place in a larger pan filled with hot water (water bath method).
  3. Bake for 60 minutes or until set but still slightly wobbly in the center.
  4. Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about an hour.
Chilling
  1. Transfer the cheesecake to the refrigerator and chill overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22g

Notes

Serve with a drizzle of warm honey and fresh berries such as blackberries or blueberries. Individual mini cheesecakes can be made using a muffin tin for portion control.
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