½tablespoonground lavender buds(see notes for how to make this)
1pinchkosher salt
½tablespoonlemon juice
½teaspoonvanilla extract
1largeegg, room temp
Instructions
Honey Almond Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non-stick mat.
Place butter and sugars in a bowl and beat until well combined. Add honey and vanilla and continue to mix. Add flour and salt and mix completely. Spread the mixture onto the prepared pan into a thin rectangular sheet, about ¼ inch or so thick. Don't worry about being perfect because you are going to crumble it up.
Bake for 20 minutes until nice and crispy. Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes. Break the rectangle into pieces and place them in a food processor. Pulse into crumbles. The mix will be nice and buttery and easy to mold into your greased springform pan.
Pour crumbs into the bottom of the springform pan and press into the bottom and sides to form the crust. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and let it cool on a rack while you prepare the filling.
Lavender Cheesecake Filling
Place the cream cheese in a mixer and beat on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, lavender, and salt and continue to mix until everything is combined. Add the lemon juice and vanilla and continue mixing. Add the egg and beat until smooth.
Pour the filling onto the crust in the pan and tap on the counter to remove air bubbles and level.
Place the trivet in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Make a foil sling (see picture) and place it on top of the trivet. Slowly pour 1½ cups water into the bottom of the Instant Pot. Carefully place the cheesecake pan on top of the trivet. Fold the sides of the foil sling so they don't get in the way of the lid.
Lock the lid in place, close the steam valve, and set your Instant Pot on high-pressure cook for 25 minutes. Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow the steam to naturally release for 10 minutes and then carefully release the rest of the steam manually. Remove the lid quickly and carefully to avoid condensation from dripping on the cheesecake. Use the corner of a paper towel to carefully soak up water on top of the cheesecake. Use the sling to remove the cheesecake and cool it on a wire rack for 1 hour (be careful, it's hot!).
After cooling for an hour on the rack, place the cheesecake in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours before serving.
Notes
How to Make Ground Lavender
Take ¼ cup of dried lavender buds and add to a small coffee grinder or food processor (if you use a food processor you might need more than ¼ cup).
Pulse until the buds have been turned into a ground powder, but not too much...this way you will see some of that delicious lavender in your cheesecake!
You can also use dried lavender buds but grinding them will release even more of that beautiful lavender flavor!
Always read the instruction manual that comes with your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker and follow all safety guidelines. This recipe was inspired by Cooking Light Magazine.