Delicate No-Bake Honey Lavender Cheesecake Recipe
This Delicate No-Bake Honey Lavender Cheesecake combines a smooth, creamy cream cheese filling sweetened with honey and infused with fragrant culinary lavender. Set atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this elegant dessert requires no baking, making it perfect for a refreshing and floral treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (infusing cream)
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until the mixture is well blended. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, forming an even layer. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the filling.
- Infuse the Cream: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the heavy whipping cream and dried lavender. Allow the cream to gently simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes to extract the lavender flavor. Strain the cream carefully to remove the lavender buds.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add honey, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Combine: Slowly pour the lavender-infused cream into the cream cheese mixture, stirring gently until fully incorporated. Take care not to overmix to keep the filling light and airy.
- Assemble the Cheesecake: Pour the prepared filling over the chilled graham cracker crust, smoothing the surface with a spatula. Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Serve: After the cheesecake has set, carefully remove it from the springform pan. Slice and serve chilled. Optionally, garnish with additional dried lavender or a light drizzle of honey for an extra floral touch.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure a pleasant flavor without bitterness.
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight to allow full setting and flavor melding.
- Handle the filling gently when mixing to maintain a light texture.
- This cheesecake is best served chilled and consumed within 3 days.
- Adjust honey quantity to taste for desired sweetness.
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