Lavender Cheesecake

Living in Northwestern Washington, lavender grows well and I'm always looking for new ways to use it. Got this recipe at a lavender fair I attended. Yummy and just a little different. Easy to make and sure to draw attention with the name alone.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 2  eggs
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3  tablespoons  crushed  lavender buds
•  prepared graham cracker crust

Directions

1. Blend all ingredients well.
2. Pour in graham cracker crust.
3. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes.
4. Cool and refrigerate until ready to serve.
5. Garnish with fresh lavender blossoms if desired.