Jul 14 2026
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Chai Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by Rooster
Time2h
Serves8

chai spiced cake • pumpkin cheesecake bourbon sour cream • cherry bourbon sauce

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Ingredients

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Chai Spiced Cake

Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer

Cherry Bourbon Sauce

Method

Chai Spiced Cake Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform cake pan.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, chai spice blend, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cream Butter and Sugar

    In a mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Add Eggs and Vanilla

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

    Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.

  6. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Pumpkin Cheesecake Layer Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture

    In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree and sugar, and mix until combined.

  2. 8

    Add Eggs and Flavorings

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated. Then add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and pumpkin spice, mixing until smooth.

  3. 9

    Layer the Cheesecake

    Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the cooled chai spiced cake in the springform pan.

  4. 10

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

Cherry Bourbon Sauce Preparation

  1. 11

    Cook the Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cherries, sugar, bourbon, and lemon juice. Cook until the cherries are soft and the mixture is bubbly.

  2. 12

    Thicken the Sauce

    In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir this into the cherry mixture and cook for another 2-3 minutes until thickened.

  3. 13

    Cool the Sauce

    Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.

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