Spiced Chai Cheesecake
This spiced chai cheesecake is a delightful twist on a classic dessert, infused with warm and aromatic chai flavors.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Cinnamon sticks - For garnish
- Whipped cream - For serving
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground cardamom - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground ginger - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
- Chai tea bags - 4
- Eggs - 3
- Granulated sugar - 1 cup
- Cream cheese - 16 oz
- Unsalted butter - 1/4 cup, melted
- Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of water until hot but not boiling. Add the chai tea bags and let steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the cooled chai tea, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cardamom, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and garnished with cinnamon sticks.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Dessert
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Sugar: 25g