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Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Topped with Honeycomb

Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Topped with Honeycomb Bliss

This Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Topped with Honeycomb is a delightful dessert that combines refreshing lemon and soothing lavender flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs You may use digestive biscuits for a unique taste.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Use a sugar substitute for a healthier version.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted coconut oil works as a great vegan alternative.
Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Culinary Lavender Ensure it's culinary-grade to avoid harmful chemicals.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred.
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Swap in vegan cream cheese for a plant-based option.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Vegan sour cream can be used as an alternative.
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs or aquafaba can be used as vegan substitutes.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be a wonderful twist.
Topping
  • 1 cup Honeycomb Choose vegan honeycomb if maintaining a vegan recipe.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • small saucepan
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare the springform pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Infuse lemon juice with culinary lavender by heating and steeping for about 10 minutes. Strain to remove lavender.
  4. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lavender-infused lemon juice, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Pour filling over cooled crust, and bake in a water bath for 50-60 minutes until set.
  6. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 30 minutes after baking.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  8. Before serving, garnish with honeycomb and additional lavender buds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow flavors to meld by chilling overnight. Ensure to monitor baking for a perfect texture.

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