Lavender Cheesecake
"After experimenting with lavender as an ingredient, I thought that it would make a good flavor for a dessert. Cheesecake seemed like a natural fit. I made a lavender syrup to form the basis for the flavoring. Directions for this are included. A byproduct of making the lavender syrup is crystallized lavender buds. These can be used as decorative elements or even eaten as a snack, yum! Also included are directions for frosting and piping. These are optional. I used the frosting because it provides a smoother, higher contrast background for the piping...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 (3 5/8 ounce) package graham crackers
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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6 tablespoons butter, melted
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1 cup sugar
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 (1/4 ounce) package lavender (whole buds, not crushed or ground)
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5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
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1 1/2 cups sugar
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1/4 cup sour cream
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1 teaspoon vanilla
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1/4 cup lavender syrup
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5 eggs
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2 egg yolks
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1/4 cup heavy cream, whipped
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1/2 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
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1/3 cup lavender syrup
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
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1/8 cup lemon juice
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1/4 cup water
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food coloring
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