Delicious Honey Lavender Cheesecake to Brighten Your Day
Delicious Honey Lavender Cheesecake to Brighten Your Day with creamy honey-infused cheesecake, floral lavender notes, and a buttery graham cracker crust for an elegant dessert experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–70 minutes
- Total Time: ~7 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked cheesecake (water bath)
- Cuisine: Modern European / Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Cheesecake Filling
32 oz cream cheese (softened)
1.5 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lavender extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
Lavender Honey Glaze
1/4 cup honey
1 tbsp water
1/2 tsp dried culinary lavender buds
Garnish (optional)
Fresh lavender sprigs
Edible flowers
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon.
Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 8–10 minutes, then cool completely.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth.
Add sugar and flour, mixing until just combined.
Mix in vanilla and lavender extract.
Add eggs and yolks one at a time, mixing gently.
Stir in heavy cream and honey.
Fold in dried lavender buds.
3. Bake (Water Bath Method)
Wrap pan in foil and place in a roasting pan.
Pour filling into crust.
Add hot water halfway up the pan.
Bake 55–70 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
Turn off oven, crack door, and cool for 1 hour inside.
Cool fully, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Make the Glaze
Simmer honey, water, and lavender buds.
Strain and cool.
5. Finish
Remove cheesecake from pan.
Pour glaze over top.
Garnish with lavender sprigs and edible flowers.
Notes
Do not overmix to avoid cracks.
Water bath ensures creamy, even baking.
Chill overnight for best texture and flavor.
Use culinary lavender only to avoid bitterness.
