Creamy Lavender Cheesecake with Graham Crackers Recipe
This Creamy Lavender Cheesecake with Graham Crackers is a delicate and elegant no-bake dessert featuring a smooth cream cheese filling infused with fragrant lavender syrup, set atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly chilled and garnished with dry lavender, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups Graham Crackers, crushed
- ½ cup Butter, melted
Filling
- 8 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- ½ cup Whipped Cream
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lavender Syrup
- 5 Drops Purple Food Colouring
Garnish
- 1 Sprig Dry Lavender
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Add the 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. Transfer the crumbs into a medium bowl, pour the melted butter over them, and mix thoroughly until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the base of an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate the crust for about 30 minutes to set.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the Philadelphia cream cheese, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Using a stand mixer, beat the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add the lavender syrup and a few drops of purple food colouring, then continue beating for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate the flavors fully.
- Assemble and chill: Pour the lavender cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top evenly, then cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2-3 hours to allow it to set properly.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, decorate the cheesecake with whipped cream and a sprig of dry lavender for an elegant finish. Slice and enjoy this fragrant, creamy dessert!
Notes
- For best results, chill the cheesecake overnight to allow full flavor development and firmness.
- You can substitute homemade lavender syrup if preferred.
- If purple food colouring is unavailable, the cheesecake can be served without it or with a natural alternative like blueberry juice.
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- Use a springform pan to ease removal of the cheesecake.
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