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12) Honey-Lavender Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz 450 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml honey, plus extra to drizzle
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup 120 ml sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 –2 tsp dried culinary lavender finely crushed
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a springform pan with parchment if baking in crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape bowl.
  3. Add honey and vanilla; mix until incorporated.
  4. Mix in eggs one at a time, low speed, just until blended.
  5. Fold in sour cream, lavender, flour, and salt by hand. Don’t overmix.
  6. Pour into crust or pan, smooth top, and bake 30–40 minutes until edges set and center slightly wobbly.
  7. Cool on rack, then chill at least 4 hours. Drizzle honey before serving.