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    Published: Feb 15, 2019 · Modified: May 7, 2021 by Nart · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Thai Tea Cheesecake

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    This Thai tea cheesecake is dense, scrumptious, satisfying, and yet very easy to make. It requires mostly basic ingredients and is perfect for any special day or occasion. Definitely a must-try for Thai tea lovers!

    heart-shaped cake garnished with a red rose

    Best Thai Tea Cheesecake Recipe

    Looking for an easy dessert recipe to make for Valentine’s Day or that special someone’s birthday? I’ve got you covered, my dear friend. This delicious Thai tea cheesecake is perfect for those occasions. It’s the perfect expression of love (for Thai tea, that is…ha!). Joke aside, this cake is actually perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a family dinner on a weekend, a house party or just a relaxing afternoon, this recipe never disappoints.

    The cheesecake is super dense, scrumptious, and satisfying. I normally use Graham crackers for the crust and full-fat cream cheese for the batter. If you like a different kind of crust, go for it. Or if you want this Thai tea cheesecake to be healthier, you can choose a healthier crust and use fat-free or low-fat cream cheese. Though I wouldn’t really recommend that.

    For goodness’ sake, if you’re going to indulge, indulge! 😛 I suppose you’ll be just fine if you use this exact recipe and share the cake with others. There’s no point to eat a piece of low-fat, low-sugar, and low-every-other-thing cake and ending up still craving the real deal, right?

    a slice of Thai tea cheesecake

    Baking Without Water Bath

    Despite being a baked cheesecake, this recipe is very easy to make. There’s no water bath required and cracks are almost impossible, hurrah! Also, the ingredients are totally basic, except for the Thai tea powder, which I talk more about below.

    As for the baking pan, here I used a 9-inch heart-shaped springform pan, which comes in this set. If you’re using a round springform pan, you might want to use a 7-8 inch one. 

    Oh, and another one thing I like about this recipe is the fact that there’s not a lot of cleaning to be done when you finish. That’s just amazing in itself already, don’t you think?!

    a bag of NESTEA concentrated Thai tea powder

    Best Kind Of Thai Tea To Use

    In this recipe, I use NESTEA concentrated Thai tea powder, as seen in the picture above (sorry, the info on that link is all in Thai, but I wanted to show you their official website). This is a very good quality Thai tea powder. However, it’s very hard to find in person even in Thailand.

    I was introduced to this by a family friend who gave me a bag because she knows how obsessed I am with Thai iced tea. Since then, I haven’t seen it in any stores or supermarkets and have had to order it online. The stores I buy it from tend to just ship to Thailand, though. So, if you live in Thailand you can find it on the OfficeMate website here or on www.shopee.co.th.

    a close up of a bite of Thai tea cheesecake

    Ingredients

    • 6.5 ounces or 180 grams of Graham crackers
    • 3.53 ounces or 100 grams of unsalted butter
    • 2 x 8 ounces or 2 x 227 grams of cream cheese
    • ½ cup of granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon of concentrated Thai tea powder 
    • 2 eggs

    a heart-shaped cake garnished with a red rose that's perfect for Valentine's Day

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 170 degrees celsius.
    2. Melt the butter in a microwave.
    3. Grind the crackers in a food processor or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.
    4. Mix the cracker crumbs with melted butter with a rubber spatula. Use the leftover melted butter from the bowl you melted the butter in to grease a 9″ heart-shaped springform pan.
    5. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the pan tightly with the bottom of a glass.
    6. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until well combined.
    7. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporated.
    8. Add the Thai tea powder and beat until smooth.
    9. Pour the batter into the springform pan and use a spatula to smooth the surface.
    10. Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. After 20 minutes in, cover the pan with foil to prevent the top from burning.
    11. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for an hour at room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.
    12. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing. Make sure to cover the top of the cake while refrigerated.

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    a slice of Thai tea cheesecake

    Thai Tea Cheesecake Recipe

    This Thai tea cheesecake is dense, scrumptious, satisfying, and yet very easy to make. It requires mostly basic ingredients and is perfect for any special day or occasion. Definitely a must-try for Thai tea lovers!
    5 from 21 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Resting Time: 4 hours hours
    Total Time: 5 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Calories: 2981kcal
    Author: Nart

    Equipment

    • 9" heart-shaped springform pan

    Ingredients

    • 6.5 ounces or 180 grams Graham crackers
    • 3.53 ounces or 100 grams unsalted butter
    • 2 x 8 ounces or 2 x 227 grams cream cheese softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon concentrated Thai tea powder
    • 2 eggs

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 170 degrees celsius.
    • Melt the butter in a microwave.
    • Grind the crackers in a food processor or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.
    • Mix the cracker crumbs with melted butter with a rubber spatula. Use the leftover melted butter from the bowl you melted the butter in to grease a 9" heart-shaped springform pan.
    • Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the pan tightly with the bottom of a glass.
    • In a bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until well combined.
    • Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporated.
    • Add Thai tea powder and beat until smooth.
    • Pour the batter into the springform pan and use a spatula to smooth the surface.
    • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes. After 20 minutes in, cover the pan with foil to prevent the top from burning.
    • Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool for an hour at room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator.
    • Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before slicing. Make sure to cover the top of the cake while refrigerated.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 2981kcalCarbohydrates: 253gProtein: 42gFat: 205gSaturated Fat: 112gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 55gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 854mgSodium: 2261mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 6gSugar: 152gVitamin A: 6783IUCalcium: 498mgIron: 10mg
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    1. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      February 05, 2021 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      My favourite dessert is cheesecake so I’m trying this one next.

      Reply
    2. Beth Sachs says

      February 05, 2021 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicate flavour and smooth creamy texture. I do love a cheescake!

      Reply
    3. Elizabeth says

      February 05, 2021 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      What a beautiful sounding dessert and I love the heart shape of it! Perfect for Valentine’s Day!

      Reply
    4. Sarah says

      February 05, 2021 at 2:20 pm

      5 stars
      What an interesting recipe, but I’ve never seen Thai tea before. I’m glade i tried! I love different kinds of cheese cakes this a keeper

      Reply
      • Nart says

        February 10, 2021 at 9:17 am

        Thank you so much! Glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Emily says

      February 05, 2021 at 1:43 pm

      5 stars
      My family and I love cheesecake! We usually make my grandmas recipe but we gave this version a try and we all loved it!

      Reply
    6. Kechi says

      October 20, 2020 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      Sounds very delicious! I love that you shaped it like a heart; I believe my kids would enjoy this, so I’m bookmarking this to make next week!

      Reply
      • Nart says

        December 03, 2020 at 11:20 am

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    7. Danielle Wolter says

      October 20, 2020 at 5:35 pm

      5 stars
      What a great recipe! It tastes just like Thai tea, but in cheesecake form. It was soooo good!

      Reply
    8. Adrianne says

      October 20, 2020 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering at the thought of this delicious baked cheesecake! I love how easy it is and that filling looks so delicious, can’t wait to give it a go!!

      Reply
    9. Anjali says

      October 20, 2020 at 3:46 pm

      5 stars
      I had no idea how easy it was to make cheesecake at home! This recipe turned out great and my whole family loved it!

      Reply
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