Feta & Spinach Cheesecake with Lavender Filling and Topping

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Ingredients:

• 1 cup Feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup Spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup Almonds, ground
• 1/4 cup Olive oil
• 16 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/4 cup Flour
• 2 Eggs
• 2 tsp Lavender extract
• 1/2 cup Heavy cream
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1 tbsp Lavender buds

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a food processor, pulse together the feta cheese, spinach, almonds, and olive oil until well combined and set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, sugar, flour, and Lavender extract until smooth.
4. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.
6. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the feta & spinach base in a springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the cheesecake is set and the edges are lightly browned.
8. Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
9. To make the lavender topping, whisk together the honey, lavender extract, and lavender buds in a small bowl.
10. Pour the lavender topping over the cheesecake right before serving and enjoy!