Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake is an incredible dessert that combines the flavors of mulberries and Earl Grey tea in a creamy cheesecake.
Author:Lisa
Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:60 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 30 minutes
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Earl Grey tea leaves, finely ground
1 cup sour cream
1 cup fresh mulberries (or frozen, thawed)
¼ cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar in a medium bowl. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and beat until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
Mix in the vanilla extract and the finely ground Earl Grey tea leaves until evenly distributed.
Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Carefully fold in the fresh mulberries, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 2.5 to 3 hours before serving.
Before serving, dust the top with powdered sugar for a touch of sweetness.
Notes
Use fresh mulberries for better flavor, but frozen ones work too.
Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.