Honey Lavender Cheesecake
This Honey Lavender Cheesecake combines the light floral notes of lavender with the sweetness of honey, creating a unique and aromatic dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons melted butter 杻
For the Filling:
2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature 燎
1 1/3 cups sugar
4 eggs 讀
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lavender extract
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt 蓼
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream 拏
Violet food coloring optional
For the Topping:
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1 Preheat the oven to 350F 175C.
Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes and let cool.
2 Prepare the filling:
Reduce the oven temperature to 325F 163C. Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, then mix in vanilla extract, lavender extract, honey, and salt. Add eggs one by one, then mix in sour cream and heavy cream. Add violet food coloring if desired.
3 Bake the cheesecake:
Wrap the outside of the pan in foil. Pour the filling into the crust, smooth the top, and bake in a water bath for 90 minutes. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
4 Make the topping:
Mix sour cream, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla extract. Spread the topping over the cooled cheesecake.
5 Chill & Serve:
Refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve. Enjoy the subtle floral taste of lavender combined with rich cheesecake goodness!
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