"Fresh lavender is perfect in this lighter cheesecake, accented (if desired) with hints of earl grey tea...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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pinch of salt
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1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
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4 (8-ounce) bricks neufchatel (low-fat) cream cheese, softened
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1 cup Greek yogurt
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1 Tbsp.. vanilla extract
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1 Tbsp. fresh lavender buds, finely chopped (measure first, then chop the buds)
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1 Tbsp. earl grey tea leaves (optional)
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4 eggs
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 earl grey tea bag (optional)