CHAI CHEESECAKE

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If you're a fan of chai tea, you will savor this whipped cream-topped cheesecake with hints of orange and cinnamon.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 9h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (24 squares)
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream
6 chai black tea bags
3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 cup (1/2 pint) whipping cream, whipped
1 tablespoon sugar
Orange peel twists, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Wrap outside bottom and side of 10-inch springform pan with heavy-duty foil to prevent leaking. Spray inside bottom and side of pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix crust ingredients. Press in bottom of pan. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until set. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Cool crust 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in microwavable measuring cup, microwave 1 cup whipping cream on High 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes or just until it begins to boil. Place tea bags in hot cream; let stand 15 minutes.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Remove tea bags from cream and squeeze extra liquid from tea bags; discard bags. Stir cream and orange peel into cream cheese mixture until well blended. Pour filling over crust.
  • Bake at 300°F 55 to 65 minutes or until edge of cheesecake is set at least 2 inches from edge of pan but center of cheesecake still jiggles slightly when moved. Turn oven off; open oven door at least 4 inches. Let cheesecake remain in oven 30 minutes. Run small metal spatula around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rack 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • To serve, run small metal spatula around edge of pan; carefully remove foil and side of pan. In chilled medium bowl, beat 1 cup whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Spread over cheesecake. Garnish with orange peel twists. Cover; refrigerate any remaining cheesecake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 230 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 1 g

Zoe Pickering
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! It's the perfect way to use up leftover chai tea.


MD FOZlUR
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This is my new favorite cheesecake recipe! It's so delicious and easy to make. I can't wait to try it with different variations.


Peyton Shai
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I would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves chai tea or unique desserts.


Manuela Gallardo
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This cheesecake is so easy to make! I'm not a baker, but I was able to make it without any problems.


Jacob Miranda
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I expected. It was still good, but not great.


Oliver Boon
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I love that this cheesecake is not too heavy. It's the perfect dessert after a big meal.


Maria Shehna
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This cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. I made it the day before my party and it was perfect.


CryStal Heart
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I had some trouble getting the cheesecake out of the pan, but it was worth the effort. It was so delicious!


DixieDoug
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Caroline Bingham
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I'm not a big fan of chai tea, but I loved this cheesecake! The spices are subtle and perfectly balanced.


Simangele Simangele
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and disappeared quickly!


SEnd doc
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The chai flavor is amazing and the crust is perfect.


Nnodu Chekwube
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I love the unique flavor of this cheesecake. The chai spices add a wonderful warmth and depth of flavor.


MD Sakieel
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This chai cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


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