Lavender Honey Cheesecake

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Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups Lavender & Honey flavored graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers, finely chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh lavender flowers, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla extract and chopped lavender flowers with an electric mixer until creamy and well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. Add in the sour cream and honey, and mix until well combined.
6. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the cheesecake is just set in the center and slightly golden around the edges.
8. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.
9. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until the cheesecake is completely chilled.
10. Before serving, prepare the lavender topping by mixing 1/4 cup of honey with 1 teaspoon of fresh lavender flowers. Drizzle the mixture over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with additional fresh lavender flowers.