Chai Cheesecake Bars with Pumpkin Spice Ganache

Chai Cheesecake Bars with Pumpkin Spice Ganache combine the warm, comforting flavors of chai tea and pumpkin spice with the creamy richness of cheesecake, making it a perfect autumn dessert.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 190 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chai Cheesecake Bars with Pumpkin Spice Ganache

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, Indian Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Fall

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Crust
• 2 package Cream Cheese
• 1 cup Sugar
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 bag Chai Tea Bags
• 1 cup Hot Water
• 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
• 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 0.5 cup White Chocolate Chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the crust ingredients and press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
6. Dissolve the chai tea bags in hot water and add the chai tea mixture, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree to the cream cheese mixture.
7. Mix until well combined.
8. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
11. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it begins to steam.
12. Remove from heat and stir in the white chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
13. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice.
14. Pour the ganache over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
15. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the ganache is set.
16. Cut into bars and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 28g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.