Vanilla Chai Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

1/2 cup

unsalted butter (melted)

1/4 cup

brown sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

cinnamon

1 cup

all purpose flour

CHEESECAKE BATTER:

16 oz

cream cheese (room temperature)

1 cup

granulated sugar

1/4 cup

sour cream (or heavy cream can be substituted)

large eggs

2 1/2 tsp

vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract

1 tsp

chai seasoning or same amount of an opened bag of UNbrewed chai tea