Description
A delicious twist on classic cheesecake infused with warm chai spices and creamy pumpkin puree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 teaspoons Chai Spice Blend
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- ½ cup Butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until resembling damp sand. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then let cool.
- Prepare the filling: Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add in Greek yogurt, pumpkin, sugar, chai spices, and vanilla. Mix until silky.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for about 55-60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool in the oven for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of chai spice.
Notes
Top each slice with whipped cream, nuts, or compote for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake, Chai Spices, Dessert Recipe