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    Home / Breakfast and Brunch Recipes / Dirty Chai Latte No-Bake Cheesecake

    Sep 12, 2013 · Last Updated: Jan 23, 2022

    Dirty Chai Latte No-Bake Cheesecake

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    If I were in the US, I'd have gotten myself a pumpkin spice latte the day that it came out this year.  September 3rd - yep, I've kept track.  Starbucks and all of you posting pictures of your PSLs are killing me over here!  For me, a PSL is the mark of autumn.  In my mind, the day PSLs hit Starbucks, I can start wearing boots and scarves.  I've felt the air cool and the fall breeze in London, and it's hurting that I can't celebrate my favourite season with a PSL in hand.  Because, sadly, there're no PSLs in the UK.... at least not yet.  But hopefully the "Bring the Pumpkin Spice Latte to the UK" group on FB is correct.  It seems that we might start getting PSLs here on October 3rd!  Fingers crossed. [Edit: PSL are now in the UK!] Have you had a pumpkin spice latte yet this year?

    Dirty Chai No Bake Cheesecake | the Worktop

    So, while it isn't the same, I've compensated by getting a dirty soy chai latte to welcome in the fall.  The warming spices of a chai latte + a shot of espresso to waken my senses.  Of course, I really shouldn't proclaim my love for having coffee with sugars, flavors, or even soy.  By now, I should be a proper coffee snob (said in the most endearing of ways, of course).  I've learned so much about coffee and the scene here in London in the past few weeks.  But I still don't own a cupping spoon, much less an engraved one.  So I think it's okay to say, I miss my pumpkin spice lattes.

    Dirty Chai No Bake Cheesecake | the Worktop

    Today's recipe is a dirty chai latte no-bake cheesecake, in honor of my temporary autumn drink.  The coffee, and the idea to make something with coffee, is thanks to Brown Bear Coffee, who graciously sent me samples to use in this post.   I made a four inch mini cheesecake and seven smaller individual cheesecakes in 4 oz espresso cups.  The recipe makes enough to fill about ten 4 oz espresso cups though.  Since this is a no bake cheesecake recipe, the cups work perfectly, since they do not go into the oven.  Initially, I had planned to fill up the cups with the cheesecake, and then top it with a spiral of whipped cream.  But the cheesecake filling was so smooth and piped out so beautifully, I skipped the whipped cream and just pipped the cheesecake filling directly.

    Dirty Chai No Bake Cheesecake | the Worktop

    I hope you are able to find your own little way to welcome in autumn!

    Dirty Chai Latte No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe

    makes 10 no bake cheesecake cups (4 oz cups)

    The Crust
    - about 8 ginger shortbread cookies (about 1 ½ cups crushed)
    - 56 g (½ stick butter), melted

    The Cheesecake Filling
    - 3 tbs very strong and very hot coffee
    - 1 tbs chai latte mix
    - 2 teaspoon gelatin
    - 250 g (8 oz plus) cream cheese
    - 300 ml (1 ¼ cup) double cream
    - ¾ cup condensed milk
    - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

    For the crust.  Thoroughly crush the shortbread cookies.  Mix in the melted butter.  Lightly press into the bottom of the cups.  Set in the refrigerator for the crust to harden, at least 15 minutes.

    For the cheesecake filling.  Lightly sprinkle the gelatin over the hot coffee, and mix until it is dissolved.  Add in the chai latte mix and mix until it is dissolved.  Set aside and let cool.  In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, double cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract with an electric mixer on low speed until combined.  Mix in the coffee mixture.

    Fill the cheesecake filling into a piping bag fitted with a large nozzle.  Slowly pipe into each of the cups.  If you do not have a piping bag, you can use a small spoon and slowly scoop the cheesecake filling into each cup.  Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.

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    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Breakfast and Brunch Recipes, Breakfast DrinksTags: coffee, minis, teas

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    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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    Comments

    1. Melanie says

      February 07, 2014 at 12:49 am

      Did you use powdered chai mix or liquid?

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        February 07, 2014 at 9:14 pm

        Hi Melanie, I used a powered chai mix. It helps to dissolve it in the hot coffee.

        Reply
    2. Chai Girl says

      November 21, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      What chai latte mix did you use?

      Reply
    3. Jenny @ BAKE says

      October 16, 2013 at 8:50 pm

      These photos are gorgeous! and these cheesecakes are gorgeous I just love how you piped them into coffee cups! PSL's were out in the UK by halloween last year, here's hoping they make an appearance in the coming weeks!

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 21, 2013 at 8:59 pm

        Thanks so much, Jenny! Yes, loving the fall (and the PSLs that it brings - even to the UK now)!

        Reply
    4. Laura@howtocookgoodfood says

      October 03, 2013 at 7:13 pm

      This sounds utterly gorgeous. I must give it a try. I love making mini banoffee pies so this will hit the sweet spot too. I will probably skip the gelatine but as a coffee lover myself I think adding the chai spice mix is a brilliant idea :)

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 03, 2013 at 9:47 pm

        Hi Laura! Thanks for visiting and the comment. I'm embarrassed to say that I actually had to look up what a banoffee pie is! We don't have that in the US so I have never tried it. Looks delicious though, and I'm happy to learn something new :)

        Reply
    5. skoraq cooks says

      October 02, 2013 at 10:02 am

      Not only these little cheesecakes look delicious but they must taste divinely:-) Simply awesome!!! I bookmark the recipe, beacause I soooo have to prepare these no-bake cheesecake by myself :-)

      Reply
      • Tina Jui says

        October 02, 2013 at 10:03 pm

        Let me know how it goes after you prepare it :) I hope you enjoy it - they are really tasty and so easy to make!

        Reply

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