Lemon Lavender Cheesecake Topped with Honeycomb

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Step 1: Make the Crust

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  3. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
  4. Bake for 8 minutes. Cool while making filling.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  3. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, lavender, and vanilla.
  4. Pour over cooled crust.

Step 3: Bake

  1. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Add hot water halfway up the sides for a water bath (prevents cracks).
  2. Bake for 55–65 minutes, until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  3. Turn off oven, crack door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
  4. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 4: Make Honeycomb

Be careful — hot sugar is very hot!

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, water, and corn syrup.
  3. Heat to 300°F (hard crack stage).
  4. Remove from heat, whisk in baking soda quickly (it will foam up).
  5. Pour onto parchment and let cool. Break into shards.

Step 5: Assemble

  1. Remove cheesecake from springform pan.
  2. Garnish with shards of honeycomb on top.
  3. Optional: drizzle with extra honey and sprinkle with lavender buds.

Serving Suggestions

  • Pair with a hot cup of Earl Grey tea or chamomile.
  • Add fresh berries for color and freshness.
  • Serve slices with a drizzle of lavender-infused honey for extra indulgence.

Tips for Success

  • Use culinary lavender only (regular lavender can taste soapy).
  • Don’t overbake – a little jiggle in the middle is perfect.
  • Make ahead – Cheesecake is best when chilled overnight.
  • Keep honeycomb crisp – Add just before serving; humidity makes it sticky.

Why This Recipe Works

The creamy cheesecake base balances the tartness of lemon with the gentle floral touch of lavender. The honeycomb candy adds texture and golden sparkle, making the dessert both elegant and indulgent. It’s the perfect blend of rustic charm and refined flavor.

Final Bite

Tangy, floral, and sweet with a golden crunch, this Lemon Lavender Cheesecake with Honeycomb is more than just dessert — it’s an experience. Perfect for impressing guests, celebrating special occasions, or treating yourself to something extraordinary.

So preheat the oven, grab your lavender and lemons, and get ready to bake a cheesecake that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

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