Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix until resembling wet sand. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes until light golden brown. Let cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and flour.
- Add vanilla extract and lavender extract; mix until combined.
- Mix in eggs and egg yolks one at a time, blending on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Stir in heavy cream and honey until smooth.
- Fold in dried culinary lavender buds carefully.
- Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in aluminum foil and place in a larger roasting pan.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust, tap to remove air bubbles.
- Pour hot water into the roasting pan halfway up the springform pan.
- Bake for 55–70 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- To make the glaze, combine honey and water in a small saucepan and simmer until mixed. Strain to remove lavender pieces.
- Spread the cooled honey glaze over the chilled cheesecake.
- Garnish with fresh lavender sprigs and edible flowers.
- Slice and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Nutrition
Notes
Use culinary-grade lavender for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the cheesecake.
