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Honey lavender philadelphia cheesecake filling

12) Honey-Lavender Philadelphia Cheesecake Filling

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

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). Parchment-line springform pan if baking in crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese smooth, about 2 minutes. Scrape bowl.
  3. Mix in honey and vanilla.
  4. Mix in eggs individually on low 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 wobbles slightly.
  7. Cool on rack; chill at least 4 hours. Drizzle honey before serving.