CHAI-SPICED CHEESECAKE WITH GINGER CRUST

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Categories     Cake     Dairy     Egg     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Spice     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Crust
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
Filling
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese (Italian cream cheese)
5 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
2 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Topping
1 1/3 cups sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For crust:
  • Spray 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 3-inch-high sides with nonstick spray. Sift flour, ginger, and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter and sugar in another medium bowl until blended. Beat in egg yolk, then flour mixture. Stir in crystallized ginger. Gather dough into ball; flatten into disk. Roll out on floured surface to 9-inch round. Transfer to prepared pan. Press onto bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan; pierce all over with fork. Freeze 30 minutes.
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 350°F. Line crust with foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake until set, about 30 minutes. Remove foil and beans. Bake crust until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 minutes. Cool crust completely on rack.
  • For filling:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until smooth, about 3 minutes. Add mascarpone; beat until smooth. Beat in whole eggs, 1 at a time, then beat in yolks. Add next 6 ingredients; beat until blended. Transfer filling to cooled crust in pan; smooth top. Bake cake 1 hour. Reduce oven temperature to 200°F. Continue baking until cake is set around edges but center moves slightly when pan is gently shaken (top of cake may crack), about 30 minutes longer. Remove cake from oven. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
  • For topping:
  • Whisk all ingredients in small bowl; spread evenly over top of cake. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Run small knife around cake sides. Chill uncovered overnight. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Remove pan sides. Transfer cake to platter. Cut into wedges and serve.

Opurbo Akash
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet and spicy, and the crust is to die for.


Ralfs Gazners
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, elegant, and sure to impress your guests.


Don Kk
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I'm always looking for new cheesecake recipes to try, and this one is definitely a keeper. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Ramjanak. Yadav
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This cheesecake is so rich and creamy, and the chai spices give it a really unique flavor. I love it!


Mohammed _r_x
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but this one is an exception. The chai spices really make it something special.


Omary Hamad
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Narjis Rizvi
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I'm always looking for new and unique cheesecake recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. The chai spices give it a really interesting flavor that I've never tasted before.


Maria Rajpaul
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This cheesecake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve it.


Wateey
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I've made this cheesecake twice now, and I'm always getting rave reviews from my friends and family. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Cynthia Dedam
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This cheesecake is a must-try for any cheesecake lover! The chai spices add a unique and delicious flavor that you won't find in any other cheesecake.


Keshari Shrestha
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I'm not usually a fan of cheesecake, but this one is amazing! The ginger crust is the perfect complement to the creamy filling.


MR ABUBAKAR TALPUR
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The chai spices give it a warm and inviting flavor that is perfect for fall.


Kavishan Chamindu
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I've made this cheesecake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


lorena minjares
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This cheesecake is a showstopper! I made it for a party, and it was the first dessert to disappear. Everyone loved it.


Shooting Range Gaming Zone
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chai tea, but I'm so glad I did! The chai spices are subtle and perfectly balanced with the other flavors in the cheesecake.


Olive Sengue
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The chai spices really make it something special. I highly recommend this recipe.


Wassim Alzein
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the cheesecake turned out perfectly. It was creamy, flavorful, and the crust was the perfect combination of crispy and chewy.


Manha Videos
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This cheesecake is amazing! The chai spices give it a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Bhima Regmi
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I've made this cheesecake twice now, and it's been a hit both times. The crust is crispy and flavorful, and the filling is creamy and perfectly spiced.


South Korea
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This chai-spiced cheesecake was an absolute delight! The ginger crust added a unique and flavorful twist to the classic cheesecake, and the chai spices infused the filling with a warm and aromatic flavor.