Description
This Easy Lavender No-Bake Cheesecake is a stunning floral dessert layered with a buttery cookie crust and a silky, lavender-infused cream cheese filling. Perfect for spring gatherings, weddings, or whenever you need a touch of magic — no oven required!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups crushed graham crackers, vanilla wafers, Golden Oreos, or other mild-flavored cookie
½ cup butter, melted
For the Filling:
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon lavender syrup
3 to 5 drops purple food coloring
2 teaspoons dry culinary lavender flowers, for garnish
Whipped cream for garnish (optional)
Instructions
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Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for about an hour. If needed, use the microwave “soften” feature carefully without melting it.
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Crush the cookies or crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin. Mix crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into an even layer in an 8-inch springform pan. Refrigerate the crust for 30 minutes to set.
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Let the heavy cream sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
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In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth. Add the lavender syrup and a few drops of purple food coloring, beating gently until combined. Avoid overbeating.
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Remove the crust from the refrigerator. Spread the lavender cream cheese filling evenly over the crust and smooth the top.
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Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake for at least 4 hours until fully set.
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Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle dry culinary lavender flowers on top if desired.
Notes
You can use a store-bought graham cracker crust for quicker prep
Be careful not to overbeat the filling to maintain a smooth and firm texture
Microwave softening of cream cheese should be done cautiously to avoid melting
Adjust the amount of lavender syrup according to desired floral intensity
This cheesecake is best served well-chilled for clean slices
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 0 minutes Time (Chilling): 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American, Floral Inspired