Creamy Lavender Cheesecake (15 Minutes Prep) Recipe
This Creamy Lavender Cheesecake is a delicate and visually stunning dessert featuring a graham cracker crust combined with a smooth, lavender-infused cream cheese filling. Perfectly chilled and garnished with dried lavender, it’s an elegant treat that comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and requires no baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 ½ cups Graham Crackers
- ½ cup Butter, melted
Filling
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened
- ½ cup Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lavender Syrup
- 5 Drops Purple Food Colouring
Garnish
- 1 Sprig Dry Lavender
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Add graham crackers to a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form or crush them in a large zip lock bag using a rolling pin. Place the crumbs in a medium bowl, pour in melted butter, and mix thoroughly. Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set the crust.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, whipped cream, and powdered sugar together using a stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add the lavender syrup and a few drops of purple food coloring, then continue beating for an additional 2 minutes to fully incorporate the flavors and color.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the lavender cream cheese mixture into the prepared crust. Place the springform pan in the refrigerator for at least 2 to 3 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, decorate the top of the cheesecake with additional whipped cream and the sprig of dry lavender. Slice and enjoy this creamy, fragrant dessert.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese by leaving it at room temperature for a couple of hours for a smoother filling.
- If making whipped cream from scratch, start with chilled heavy cream or whipping cream.
- For enhanced flavor, add a dash of vanilla extract to the filling mixture.
- Incorporate sour cream to add a slight tanginess to the cheesecake.
- For added texture, mix culinary lavender buds into the filling and as a topping.
- Grease the springform pan with a bit of butter before adding the crust for easier removal and to prevent sticking.
