Chai Spiced Cheesecake Recipe

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Chai Spiced Cheesecake
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  1. For crust:.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. For filling:.
  5. 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
  6. For topping:.
  7. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 369.86 Kcal (1549 kJ)
Calories from fat 199.12 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.12g 34%
Cholesterol 176.87mg 59%
Sodium 196.49mg 8%
Potassium 142.69mg 3%
Total Carbs 35.91g 12%
Sugars 17.07g 68%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 2%
Protein 7.85g 16%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.9mg 5%
Calcium 74.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 296.92 Kcal (1243 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.76g 34%
Cholesterol 141.98mg 59%
Sodium 157.73mg 8%
Potassium 114.55mg 3%
Total Carbs 28.82g 12%
Sugars 13.7g 68%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 2%
Protein 6.3g 16%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.7mg 5%
Calcium 59.8mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.1
    Points
  • 10
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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