Ingredients
– 1 cup (115 g) gingersnap cookie crumbs for the tasty base that adds a snap of flavor.
– 4 tablespoons (55 g) unsalted butter, melted to hold the crust together nicely.
– 2 teaspoons powdered gelatin helps everything set just right.
– ½ cup (120 ml) milk used to mix in the chai and gelatin for the filling.
– 1 oz (30 g) chai latte powdered mix brings that signature chai spice to life.
– 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened gives the creamy heart of the cheesecake.
– 1 cup (125 g) powdered sugar sweetens it up without any graininess.
– 1/3 cup (80 ml) heavy cream whips up to make the filling light and airy.
– Creamy caramel dip for topping adds a sweet, gooey finish.
– Sea salt sprinkles on for a fun salty contrast.
Instructions
1-Preparation: Ready to make something delicious without turning on the oven? This chai latte no bake mini cheesecakes recipe is a breeze, and I’ll walk you through it step by step. First, gather your ingredients and line a muffin tin with 12 cupcake liners to get started. It’s all about keeping things simple so you can enjoy the process.
2-Make the crust: Combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs with melted butter in a bowl and mix until it sticks together. Press about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each cupcake cup for a solid base. Next, mix the gelatin with 1 tablespoon of cold water and let it sit for 5 minutes to soften up.
3-Prepare the filling: Heat the milk until it’s warm, then stir in the chai latte mix and gelatin until everything dissolves smoothly. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s fluffy, which takes about 2 minutes, then add the powdered sugar and beat for another 3 minutes until combined. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, and gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture along with the chai latte mix.
4-Assemble and chill: Divide this creamy filling into the prepared cups and smooth the tops. Pop them in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight to set. Before serving, top with creamy caramel dip and a sprinkle of sea salt if you like. The total time is just 2 hours and 15 minutes, including chilling, so it’s perfect for a quick treat. 😊
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use warm milk when dissolving gelatin to maintain proper setting.
🔌 A hand-held mixer works well for this recipe; no stand mixer needed.
🍪 Substitute gingersnap crumbs with graham cracker crumbs mixed with cocoa powder and cinnamon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chilling Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 207
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Protein: 3 g
