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Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake

This Mulberry & Earl Grey Cheesecake is a creamy, elegant dessert infused with fragrant Earl Grey tea and layered with sweet-tart mulberries. A sophisticated treat perfect for special occasions or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • For the crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • For the filling:
  • 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 Earl Grey tea bags (steeped in 1/4 cup hot water, cooled)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the topping:
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen mulberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan.
  • 2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  • 4. Stir in sour cream, heavy cream, steeped Earl Grey tea, and vanilla until fully combined.
  • 5. Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  • 6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is just set. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
  • 7. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • 8. For the topping, cook mulberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch over medium heat until thickened. Cool completely before spooning over cheesecake.
  • 9. Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

  • For a stronger tea flavor, steep the Earl Grey tea for 10 minutes.
  • You can substitute mulberries with blackberries or blueberries.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze slices for longer storage.

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