Description
A charming twist on a classic dessert, this cheesecake features mellow floral notes from lavender balanced with the gentle sweetness of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup honey (mild, floral honey)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp dried lavender (finely crumbled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 graham cracker crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and honey until smooth.
- Add the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and dried lavender, mixing until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture into the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) before serving.
- Garnish with additional lavender or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months. For best flavor, serve at a gently chilled temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, honey, lavender, dessert, floral