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Grey Mousse Cheesecake

Decadent Grey Mousse Cheesecake for Guilt-Free Indulgence

Indulge in this Grey Mousse Cheesecake, a no-bake dessert combining creamy textures and fragrant Earl Grey flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: British
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Biscuit Base
  • 200 g Caramel Biscuits Digestive biscuits can be substituted.
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter Melted before mixing.
For the Mousse Layer
  • 300 g Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending.
  • 10 g Caster Sugar First portion for mousse.
  • 80 ml Hot Milk Aim for around 40°C.
  • 2 sheets Gelatin Sheets Soaked in ice water before using.
  • 5 g Caster Sugar Second portion for dissolved mixture.
  • 2 tbsp Earl Grey Tea Powder Can substitute with matcha or jasmine.
  • 200 ml Whipping Cream Whipped to soft peaks.
For Decoration
  • 50 g Crushed Caramel Biscuits Used for topping.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula
  • Hairdryer

Method
 

Prepare Biscuit Base
  1. Crush caramel biscuits into fine crumbs. Melt unsalted butter and mix with the biscuit crumbs. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan and chill for about 10 minutes.
Make Cheese Mousse Layer
  1. Combine softened cream cheese with 10g of caster sugar until smooth. Soak gelatin sheets in cold water for 5 minutes. Heat 80 ml of milk, dissolve gelatin in it with Earl Grey tea powder, and mix into cream cheese.
Fold in Whipped Cream
  1. Whip the cream to soft peaks and fold into the cheese mixture. Pour the mousse over the chilled biscuit base and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Prepare Mirror Glaze (Optional)
  1. Steep 1 Earl Grey tea bag in 100 ml of hot milk for 5 minutes. Remove tea bag, dissolve gelatin sheets and 5g of sugar in warm tea milk. Pour glaze over the chilled cheesecake and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
Unmold and Serve
  1. Use a hairdryer on the mold edges to loosen the cheesecake. Decorate with crushed caramel biscuits, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at the proper temperature for the best results. Mirror glaze is optional but recommended for presentation.

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