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Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake

Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake: A Cozy Dessert Delight

Indulge in this Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake, blending cozy tea notes with sweet-tart mulberries for a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk can substitute any dairy or dairy-free milk
  • 2 bags Earl Grey Tea Bags omit for vanilla cheesecake
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese use full-fat for best results
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt serves as a lighter option
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream coconut cream can work for a dairy-free version
  • 3 large Eggs provide structure and stability
  • ¾ cup Sugar honey or maple syrup can be used
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs crushed digestive biscuits are an alternative
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter can use coconut oil for vegan alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mulberries substitutable with other berries
  • ¼ cup Sugar
  • 1 juice Lemon Juice freshly squeezed is best
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mix with water to thicken sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Step 1: Steep the Earl Grey Tea - Heat 1 cup of whole milk until hot, add 2 tea bags, and steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Crust - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, press into the springform pan, and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Make the Cheesecake Filling - Beat cream cheese, add sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, and cooled milk, then mix in eggs.
  4. Step 4: Bake the Cheesecake - Pour batter into the crust, create a water bath, bake at 325°F for 50 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Cool and Chill - Let cool in the oven, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Step 6: Prepare the Mulberry Topping - Cook mulberries with sugar and lemon juice, thicken with cornstarch mixture, and cool.
  7. Step 7: Serve and Enjoy - Pour topping over cheesecake, slice, and serve chilled with optional whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Use a water bath to prevent cracks while baking.

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