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.
- Author: ssam
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins + chilling
- Yield: 1 (9-inch) cheesecake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 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
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Mulberry Earl Grey Cheesecake, tea infused dessert, elegant cheesecake, creamy cheesecake