Lavender Cheesecake

Bahan-bahan (12 porsi)

• 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
• 4 (8-ounce) bricks neufchatel (low-fat) cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 Tbsp .. vanilla extract
• 1 Tbsp . fresh lavender buds, finely chopped (measure first, then chop the buds)
• 1 Tbsp . earl grey tea leaves (optional)
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 earl grey tea bag (optional)