Lavender Honey Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Lavender buds - 1 tablespoon, dried
• All - purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
• Sour cream - 1/2 cup
• Eggs - 3
• Lavender extract - 1 teaspoon
• Lavender honey - 1/4 cup
• Sugar - 1/2 cup
• Cream cheese - 16 oz
• Butter - 1/3 cup, melted
• Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, lavender honey, and lavender extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and flour until well combined.
5. Fold in the dried lavender buds.
6. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly golden.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature.
9. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
10. Garnish with additional lavender buds, if desired, before serving.