Sometimes it takes a look to the past to serve up today’s fabulous flavor! The addition of just a hint of GC Lavender’s Culinary lavender to the crust elevates this dessert and makes it contemporary!
A favorite recipe of mine, this perennial favorite is so light and airy, I can’t stop at one piece! Perfect for summer, this is a time saver that can be made ahead of Thanksgiving celebrations. And, you know, there is always room for jello!
Nostalgic Lavender No Bake Cheesecake
A long-time personal favorite!!
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Ingredients
- 2 c. crushed graham crackers
- 1 t. GC Lavender Culinary ground
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 1/4 t. salt
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 3 oz. package Jello (strawberry, lime, lemon, orange)
- 1 c. boiling water
- 1 envelope Dream Whip Whipped Topping mix
- 1/2 c. cold milk
- 1/2 t. vanilla
- 8 oz. cream cheese – room temperature
Directions
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 2.2 quart rectangular Pyrex dish or a 9 in. circular spring form pan.
- Crush graham crackers and add sugar, salt, lavender.
- Stir in melted butter.
- Reserve 3/4 c. of graham cracker mixture.
- Press remainder into the bottom and sides of the 2.2 quart dish or spring form pan. Set aside.
- In a small metal bowl, dissolve jello in boiling water, stirring to make sure all gelatin is dissolved.
- Place bowl of jello into the refrigerator to set partially (about 20 – 25 minutes).
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare one package of Dream Whip per package instructions: In a metal bowl – Mix Dream Whip, 1/2 c. cold milk and vanilla whipping on high until peaks form.
- Once jello is partially set, pour into cream cheese and beat until well combined.
- Gently fold in dream whip using a large spoon or spatula.
- Pour into prepared crust.
- Sprinkle with reserved graham lavender mixture.
- Refrigerate 3 to 4 hours until set.
Enjoy!
Tip: Don’t have a spice grinder? Just rub the culinary lavender firmly between your palms to crush the buds. An added benefit to releasing all that great lavender flavor, your hands will smell amazing!
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