Description
Indulge in the delightful Lemon Lavender Cheesecake with Honeycomb—an enchanting dessert that beautifully combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the aromatic essence of lavender. Topped with crunchy honeycomb, this cheesecake is a showstopper suitable for any occasion, from garden parties to festive celebrations. With its creamy texture and visually stunning presentation, it’s a dessert that not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also impresses your guests. Perfect for both novice bakers and seasoned chefs, this recipe offers an easy way to create a gourmet experience in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tsp culinary lavender, finely ground or steeped
- Fresh honeycomb (cut into small chunks)
- Drizzle of extra honey (optional)
- A tiny sprinkle of dried lavender buds or lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a springform pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Steep culinary lavender in lemon juice for 10 minutes; strain if desired.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar and eggs, followed by sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes until set.
- Cool gradually in the oven, then chill in the fridge for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with honeycomb and drizzle with honey.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg