A sweet and very refreshing summer cheesecake that will make you dream of Provence in the south of France!
Have you ever dreamt of the south of France and its beautiful landscapes in summertime? When I think Provence, I don’t know why, I always picture it with beautiful and endless lavender fields.
A few years back, my boyfriend David brought me a huge jar of lavender honey from one of his trips. Oh dear, it became my favorite honey straight away (and I’m kind of a connoisseur in terms of honeys). Its delicate taste virtually took me to Provence in mind and I could almost hear the cicada singing. My palate still remembers this amazing flavor…
With the very warm weather in Europe lately, I figured you might like a very refreshing dessert with a hint of summertime from the south of France. Making you dream a little bit…
Of course lavender was mandatory for my recipe and I naturally came up with the idea of this lavender cheesecake! Both sweet and refreshing, this very easy and quick recipe will be perfect to enjoy for teatime on the terrace during your summer holidays. Happy summer everyone!
PrintLavender Honey Cheesecake
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
- Category: Cakes and Pies
A sweet and very refreshing summer cheesecake that will make you dream of Provence in the south of France!
Ingredients
- 12 oz (375g) Digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 9,5 oz (270g) lavender honey
- 4 1/2 Tablespoons fresh or dry lavender flowers
- 4 1/2 Tablespoons water
- 10 drops natural lavender extract (optional)
- 13 oz (375g) cream cheese
- 1,9 cup (40,5 cl) cream
Instructions
- Crush the biscuits finely. Melt the butter and mix with the biscuit crumbs. Spread the micture into the bottom of a springform equiped with removable edges, about 26 cm in diameter.
- Boil the water with 1 tablespoon honey. Add the lavender flowers and let steep for about 15 minutes. Strain the lavender flowers and save the liquid. Add in the lavender extract’s drops.
- Mix the rest of the honey with cream cheese and stir in lavender liquid. Whip the cream and stir it gently into the cream cheese mixture. Spread the mixture evenly over the biscuit crumbs into the springform. Place in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. You can also freeze it if desired.
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Lastly, if you make this Lavender Honey Cheesecake, be sure to leave a comment and give this recipe a rating, letting me know how you liked it. And of course, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Thank you and enjoy!
Jason
Hello!
I just made this and combined it with a matcha cheesecake to mimic the matcha lavender latte at Starbucks. I added food coloring to make it a lilac color.
Question: what type of lavender extract did you use? Link? I think the honey taste overpowered the lavender a little since I didn’t use lavender extract. Next time I will. Still really really delicious! Thank you!
Anissa
Delicious and very simple recipe! Thank you
Delphine Fortin
One of my favorite cheesecake recipe indeed, I’m glad you liked it 🙂 Del
Lauren
1,9 c of cream? Can you please elaborate I am afraid I don’t understand…the measurement here
Del’s Cooking Twist.
Hello, you can use 1cup + 3/4cup of cream. Sorry about that, I will modify this measurement in the recipe when I get a chance. I hope you’ll like the cheesecake, have a good day.
Selena
I was wondering what type of cream you used. Would it be sour cream or whipping cream?
Thank you.
Delphine Fortin
Hi Selena! This is a good question indeed. I use heavy liquid cream for this recipe. I hope it helps! Del
LORIN
Do you have a recipe you use for lavender honey?
Delphine Fortin
I do not. This is a recipe involving lavender honey but I’m not a beekeeper 🙂
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Janette@culinaryginger
What a delicious cheesecake.
Dina
This looks Lovely. But I am confused on the measurements. Do you have the measurements in Cups?
Thanks I look forward to trying this.
Cheers,
Dina
Delphine Fortin
Hi Dina! Sorry for the late reply! Here are the measurements in cups:
3 3/8 cup (12 oz/375g) Digestive biscuit crumbs
½ cup (4 oz/115g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (9,5 oz/270g) lavender honey
4½ tbsp fresh or dry lavender flowers
4½ tbsp water
10 drops natural lavender extract (optional)
1 2/3 cup (13 oz/375g) cream cheese
2 cups (40,5 cl) cream
If you have any other question, feel free to ask!
Lou
La texture de ce cheesecake me fait fondre de gourmandise !!!
Delphine Fortin
Ravie qu’il te plaise, Lou! 🙂
AnneSO
En tant que grande fan de cheesecakes, je t’avoue que ta recette me fait vraiment très envie ! Super idée ces saveurs provenciales, trop envie de tester !
Catherine
Dear Del, what a beautiful and elegant summer dessert. I love lavender…this sounds delightful. xo, Catherine
Delphine Fortin
Thanks, Catherine! You would for sure love this very refreshing lavender cheesecake!
Joanne T Ferguson
What a great cheesecake! I love lavender! Pinned and shared!
Delphine Fortin
Thanks a lot for sharing the love, Joanne!
Debi @ Life Currents
Wow this is beautiful! I love the recipe too. So fresh and lovely!
Delphine Fortin
Yes, a very fresh dessert, perfect for summertime indeed! Thanks, Debi!
Chrystel
Ma tribu n’est pas très fan du goût de la lavande, mais moi par contre, je serais ravie d’y goûter à ton beau cheesecake. Merci
Delphine Fortin
Le goût de la lavande reste relativement subtile dans ce cheesecake, il se pourrait même que ta tribu se régale également de ce dessert plein de fraîcheur !
sotis
hummmmm moi qui adore la lavande, je suis conquise!!! bisous
Delphine Fortin
Merci beaucoup ! Je suis ravie que mon cheesecake te plaise, ma belle ! Bisous
peter @feedyoursoultoo
Absolutely beautiful!
Delphine Fortin
Wow, thanks for your nice words, Peter!
Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry
I would do anything for a slice of this cake right now.
Delphine Fortin
The best way to enjoy it right now is to grab the recipe on the blog. A very quick and easy recipe, and you’re gonna love it for sure!
Contes et Délices
Tu nous régales Delphine !! Voilà un cheesecake plus qu’original qui donne sacrément envie 🙂
Delphine Fortin
J’essaie de vous régaler, oui. Ravie si cela fonctionne à merveille ! 🙂 Merci pour tes compliments pour ce cheesecake qui pour sûr ravirait tes papilles !
Petite cuillère et Charentaises
Sur le miel de lavande, je ne peux que te rejoindre ! Du coup ton cheesecake est encore plus tentant 🙂
Delphine Fortin
Oui, une petite touche de Provence dans un cheesecake, c’est parfaitement de rigueur en cette saison estivale, n’est-ce pas ? 😉
Florian @ContentednessCooking
This looks absolutely beautiful and delicious! Great flavor combination and stunning pictures!
Delphine Fortin
Wow, thank you so much for your nice words, Florian! I’m really happy you like the flavors and the look of my cheesecake! 🙂