Vanilla Chai Cheesecake

1 . Stage

Place yogurt in a strainer lined with a coffee filter and set over a bowl. Refrigerate for at least 40 minutes to allow liquid to drain. Discard liquid and set yogurt aside.

2 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

3 . Stage

Combine gingersnap cookies, amaretti cookies, and butter in a bowl; mix well. Press crust into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

4 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 12 minutes.

5 . Stage

Remove crust from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Let crust cool completely.

6 . Stage

While crust cools, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, and salt together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating on low speed and scraping the sides of the bowl after each addition. Stir in yogurt. Pour filling into the cooled crust.

7 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cake is set on sides but slightly shimmers in center, about 50 minutes.

8 . Stage

Let cool completely and remove from pan. Serve with caramel sauce.