Rose Masala Chai Cheesecake w/ Parle-G Crust – Kolkata Chai Co

Ingredients

• 45 Parle-G biscuits
• 8 tbsp (113g) unsalted butter
• 16 oz (452g) cream cheese, room temperature
• 2/3 cup (140g) sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp ground rose masala chai
• 3-4 tsp rose water
• 1/4 cup (70g) sour cream
• 2 large eggs
• Whipped cream
• Freeze dried fruit
• Fresh fruit
• 1. Crush the Parle-G biscuits into fine crumbs using either a food processor or a ziplock bag/rolling pin.
• 2. Place the crumbs in a bowl and mix in melted butter.
• 3. Take your crumbs and place it in your pan, pressing down on the crust with a small glass to ensure it is as compact as possible.
• 4. Bake at 350F for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 5. Remove from oven and set aside.
• 1. In a stand mixer, cream the cream cheese with a paddle attachment until it’s smooth. Scrape sides down and mix in sugar and salt until incorporated.
• 2. Add in vanilla extract, ground rose masala chai, rose water, and sour cream until mixed well.
• 3. Add in eggs, one at a time until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.
• 4. Pour the cheesecake filling into your pan with the baked crust. The cheesecake doesn’t rise too much during the bake, so fill the batter until almost to the top.
• 6. Place in oven at 350F for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, lower the temperature to 300F for another 20 minutes and turn off the oven.
• 8. Serve with whipped cream, extra Parle-G crumbles, and fruit!
• 2. A water bath is not necessary, but it is one of the most foolproof methods in ensuring there are no cracks in your cheesecake.