Ultimate Lemon Lavender Cheesecake with Honeycomb Magic
Indulge in the Ultimate Lemon Lavender Cheesecake with Honeycomb Magic, a refreshing and elegant dessert that harmonizes vibrant lemon flavors with delicate lavender notes. This cheesecake is not only a visual delight but also a crowd-pleaser for any gathering, from family dinners to festive celebrations. With its creamy filling and stunning honeycomb topping, this dessert is designed to impress while remaining easy to prepare, even for novice bakers. Customize it to suit your dietary needs, and enjoy the perfect balance of sweet and floral flavors with each slice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups gluten-free cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups sugar (coconut sugar optional)
- 0.5 cups vegan butter
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender
- 0.5 cups fresh lemon juice
- 16 ounces vegan cream cheese
- 3 flax eggs
- 0.5 cups vegan sour cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh honeycomb or crushed nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine the cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt in a bowl, then mix in melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In another bowl, blend cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer. Gradually add lemon juice, lavender, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla; mix until creamy.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cool inside with the door ajar for an hour before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve topped with honeycomb or your choice of toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg