A round cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a layer of glaze made with Earl Grey tea, and decorated with edible flowers and lemon zest.

Earl Grey Cheesecake

Name: Earl Grey Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 cups; granulated sugar, 1/4 cup; unsalted butter, 1/2 cup melted; Earl Grey tea bags, 4; cream cheese, 16 oz softened; granulated sugar, 1 cup; vanilla extract, 1 tsp; large eggs, 4; heavy cream, 1/2 cup; lemon juice, 1 tbsp; lemon zest, 1 tsp; edible flowers, for decoration

Category Dessert

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 60 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 21, 2023

This recipe is a stunning dish that combines the essence of International Tea Day with New York City's iconic dessert- cheesecake! The key ingredient is Earl Grey tea, which infuses the dish with a floral and citrusy note.

Ingredients (for 8)

Graham cracker crumbs - 1 1/2 cups
Granulated sugar - 1/4 cup
Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup - melted
Earl grey tea bags - 4
Cream cheese - 16 oz - softened
Granulated sugar - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
Large eggs - 4
Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
Lemon juice - 1 tbsp
Lemon zest - 1 tsp
Edible flowers - - for decoration

Preparation

Step 1 - 🌡️🔥🍰

Preheat the oven to 350°F
Step 2 - 🥄🧈🍪

In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined
Step 3 - 🖐️🥧🟤

Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan
Step 4 - 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳🔥

Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool
Step 5 - 🌡️👨‍🍳🍵

Boil 2 cups of water and steep the Earl Grey tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes
Step 6 - 🥣🌀🧀

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy
Step 7 - 🥚🥄🥣

Mix in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition
Step 8 - 🥛🍵🍋

Add the heavy cream, 1/4 cup of cooled Earl Grey tea, lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest, beat until combined
Step 9 - 🍰🥣🥧

Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust
Step 10 - 👇🥧💨

Tap the bottom of the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles
Step 11 - 👨‍🍳👨‍🍳🔥🍰

Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes until the center is almost set
Step 12 - 🥧🔥🌡️

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature
Step 13 - 👨‍🍳🌡️🫖

While the cheesecake is cooling, make the glaze by boiling 1/2 cup of Earl Grey tea and 1/4 cup of sugar in a saucepan until reduced by half and thickened
Step 14 - 🫖🥧❄️

Pour the glaze over the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
Step 15 - 🎨🍋🌷

Before serving, decorate with edible flowers and lemon zest

Additional

To make this cheesecake visually stunning, use edible flowers like lavender, rose, or elderflower. Kids can help decorate the cheesecake with the flowers and zest.