Description
A delightful combination of creamy texture and floral flavor, this Simple Lavender Cheesecake is perfect for special occasions or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups Crushed Graham Crackers
- 0.5 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
- 1 pinch Salt
- 16 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 cup Sour Cream
- 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender, finely ground
- 3 large Eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dried Culinary Lavender
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar gradually, mixing until smooth.
- Mix in the sour cream until incorporated.
- Add the ground lavender and lemon juice, mixing until evenly distributed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and crack the door open to cool gradually.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle optional lavender syrup over the cheesecake before serving. Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
Serve chilled with fresh berries or lavender syrup. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg