Description
Indulge in this easy and delicious Honeycomb Cheesecake recipe, featuring a creamy filling and a sweet honey topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits)
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- 2 tsp cornstarch (for firmness, optional)
- ¾ cup honey (use high-quality, thick honey)
- 2 tbsp water
- Optional: a few edible honeycomb pieces or honeycomb candy for garnish
Instructions
- Make the crust: Combine graham crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar until evenly moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling (about 20 minutes).
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add vanilla and lemon juice (and cornstarch if using). Mix until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture until light and airy. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for best results. The cheesecake should be firm and creamy.
- Add the honeycomb topping: Gently heat the honey with water over low heat until warm and slightly runny (don’t boil). Pour or drizzle over the chilled cheesecake to form a glossy, golden layer. If desired, top with real honeycomb pieces for that beautiful pattern and extra texture.
- Serve: Slice with a knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Drizzle each slice with extra honey before serving for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- For a firmer cheesecake, consider adding cornstarch.
- Using high-quality honey enhances the flavor.
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg