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How to Make Chocolate Chai Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a fan of rich, indulgent desserts, then this Chocolate Chai Cheesecake is a must-try! This decadent dessert combines the creamy richness of traditional cheesecake with the warm and spicy flavors of chai and the sweetness of chocolate. The result is a dessert that is truly luxurious and perfect for any special occasion.

Chocolate chai is a delicious and unique flavor combination that brings together the warmth of traditional chai spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger wit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup chocolate cookie crumbs
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips (Optional)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 extra-strong chai tea bags (such as Stash or Twinings®)
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 piece crystallized ginger, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place a 9x13-inch baking pan filled with water on the lower rack of the preheating oven. Line a 10-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine graham cracker crumbs, cookie crumbs, butter, sugar, and cinnamon in a food processor or bowl; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the springform pan. Press down with the bottom of a glass or mug to compress the crust. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top.
  • Place crust in the preheated oven to melt the chocolate chips, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully spread melted chocolate over the crust. Set aside.
  • Place semisweet chocolate chips in an oven-proof bowl; heat in the oven until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir well to ensure there are no lumps.
  • Add cream cheese and sugar to the chocolate; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Stir in vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in heavy cream just until incorporated; avoid overbeating. Pour filling mixture over the crust.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the oven, above the water-filled pan, until middle is set, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove cheesecake from the oven and cool completely, about 1 hour. Run a thin, sharp knife around the edges to loosen the sides of the cake and prevent cracking.
  • Make ganache while cheesecake is cooling. Bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Add tea bags and let steep until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Squeeze tea bags into the cream and discard. Add chocolate chips; stir until melted and smooth. Add ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over cooled cheesecake and chill until set, at least 1 hour.

    • Nutrition

    495 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 156mg
    • Sodium: 270mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 25g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 132mg

    Categories

    Chocolate recipes
    Chai recipes
    Cheesecake recipes