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

If you're a fan of both chai tea and cheesecake, then this Vanilla Chai Cheesecake recipe is a must-try for you! This delicious dessert combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the aromatic flavors of vanilla and chai, resulting in a unique and irresistible treat. Whether you're serving it up for a special occasion or simply craving a decadent indulgence, this cheesecake is sure to impress.

The base of this cheesecake is a classic graham cracker crust, providing a sweet and cru...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (6 ounce) containers vanilla yogurt
  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap cookies
  • ½ cup crushed amaretti cookies
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar caramel sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Place yogurt in a strainer lined with a coffee filter and set over a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes to allow liquid to drain. Discard liquid and set yogurt aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine gingersnap cookies, amaretti cookies, and butter in a bowl; mix well. Press crust into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 12 minutes.
  • Remove crust from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Let crust cool completely.
  • While crust cools, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on low speed and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Stir in yogurt. Pour filling into the cooled crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set on sides but slightly shimmers in center, about 50 minutes.
  • Let cool completely and remove from pan. Serve with caramel sauce.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 23g
    • Cholesterol: 175mg
    • Sodium: 479mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 156mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 235mg