Description
This No Bake Lavender Cheesecake is a delicate and fragrant dessert featuring a creamy lavender-infused filling on a crisp graham cracker crust. Perfectly smooth and subtly floral, this cheesecake requires no baking and comes together quickly, making it an elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 8 oz graham crackers
- ½ cup butter, melted
Filling Ingredients
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened (3-8 ounce packages)
- ½ cup whipped cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lavender syrup
- 3-5 drops purple food coloring
Garnish
- Whipped topping
- Dry lavender
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Place the graham crackers in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until they become fine crumbs. Combine the crumbs with melted butter and mix well. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill in the refrigerator for around 30 minutes to set. A 9-inch pie plate can be used if a springform pan is not available.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, add softened cream cheese, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer to blend until smooth and creamy. Add lavender syrup and purple food coloring, then beat for an additional two minutes to fully incorporate flavors and color.
- Chill the Cheesecake: Remove the crust from the refrigerator and pour the lavender cream cheese filling over it, spreading evenly. Cover the pan and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours, allowing the cheesecake to firm up. Before serving, garnish with whipped topping and sprinkle with dry lavender for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- If you don’t have lavender syrup, you can substitute with a small amount of culinary lavender infused simple syrup, but be cautious with the amount to avoid bitterness.
- Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling and easier mixing.
- Use dry lavender sparingly for garnish to avoid overpowering the delicate flavor of the cheesecake.
- This cheesecake is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- For a firmer texture, you can increase the chilling time to 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
