Description
A creamy and fragrant cheesecake with lemon and lavender flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons dried lavender
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon juice, lemon zest, lavender, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Allow the cheesecake to chill overnight for improved texture.
- Garnish with lemon slices and lavender sprigs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Lemon Lavender Cheesecake, cheesecake, lemon dessert, lavender dessert