Description
A simple yet elegant cheesecake featuring floral hints from lavender and the warm sweetness of honey. Perfect for impressing guests or indulging late at night.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup honey
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender buds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add honey and sour cream, mixing until well incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition.
- Stir in dried lavender, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
Be sure to soften the cream cheese before mixing to avoid lumps. Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cheesecake, honey, lavender, dessert, easy dessert