Description
Salted Honey Cheesecake is a luxurious dessert that beautifully marries the creamy texture of traditional cheesecake with the warm sweetness of honey and a hint of salt. This delightful treat is perfect for celebrations or as an indulgent end to a cozy dinner. Its velvety layers and unique flavor profile will wow your guests, making every occasion special. Easy to prepare and versatile in presentation, this cheesecake can be topped with fresh fruit, whipped cream, or enjoyed plain. With its make-ahead convenience, you can save time while still serving an impressive dessert that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 5 tbsp White Sugar
- 10 tbsp Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 32 oz Cream Cheese (well softened)
- 3/4 cup White Sugar
- 1/2 cup Liquid Honey
- 1 tbsp Vanilla
- 3/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 3 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
- 2 Large Egg Yolks (at room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 3/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Liquid Honey
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp Table Salt (to desired saltiness)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix Graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, honey, vanilla, and salt. Mix well before adding eggs one by one.
- In another bowl, combine heavy cream and cornstarch; fold into cheesecake mixture.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 90 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center. Cool gradually in the oven for an hour.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving topped with a mixture of sour cream, honey, and salt.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 228mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 94mg