Description
Maple Chai Cheesecake is a velvety dessert that beautifully marries the warm spices of chai with the sweetness of maple syrup. Its creamy texture melts in your mouth, offering a delightful experience reminiscent of cozy gatherings and shared moments. Perfect for any occasion, this cheesecake is both visually stunning and easy to prepare, making it a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- ¾ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp chai spice blend (cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan to form a crust.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until smooth.
- Incorporate sour cream, maple syrup, and chai spice blend; mix until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
- Cool in the oven for an hour before transferring to the fridge; chill for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg