Our cheesecake of the month incorporates one of the hottest flavors of 2011: Lavender. This recipe for Brulee Cheesecake with Lavender Honey is an incredible cross between cheesecake and creme brulee.

This cheesecake may be one of Food Channel crew’s favorite of the genre. It’s truly awesome.

Here’s the recipe.

Check out the rest of our cheesecakes of the month.

January: NY Style with Orange and Grapefruit Syrup

February: Double Chocolate Cheesecake

March: Irish Cream Cheesecake

April: Creme Fraiche Cheesecake

May: Heavenly Cheesecake

June: Strawberry-Rhubarb Swirl

July: Blueberry Cheesecake

August: Italian Ricotta Cheesecake

September: Brulee Cheesecake with Lavender Honey

October: Pumpkin Cheesecake with Bourbon Sauce

November: Caramel Nut Cheesecake