Caramel Spice Cheesecake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups chilli pepper & caramel flavored cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp culinary lavender
• 1/2 cup toffee bits

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix together the cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven.
3. While the crust is baking, beat the cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add in the flour and vanilla extract, then beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in the heavy cream and culinary lavender.
4. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
5. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, sprinkle the toffee bits over the top of the cheesecake.

Enjoy your delicious Caramel Spice Cheesecake!