Chai-Spiced Cheesecake with Ginger Crust

Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece and was served to athletes during the first Olympic games held in 776 BC.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Chai-Spiced Cheesecake with Ginger Crust

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 60 min Rest Time 120 min Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Ginger Snap Cookies
• 6 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
• 16 ounce Cream Cheese
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 teaspoon Chai Spice Mix
• 3 large Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Sour Cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped Cream
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Crush the ginger snap cookies until fine crumbs form. Mix the crumbs with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and chai spice mix until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Allow it to cool completely.
5. Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
7. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30g47%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 8g16%

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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.