Gingerbread Cheesecake
Gingerbread Cheesecake is a festive delight that marries the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm spices of gingerbread. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this dessert boasts a spiced crust and a smooth filling that will impress your guests. Make it ahead of time to allow the flavors to deepen, and serve it chilled topped with whipped cream or caramel for an elegant finish. This indulgent treat not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ginger snap cookies, crushed
- cup unsalted butter, melted
- cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C). In a bowl, combine crushed ginger snaps, melted butter, and sugar. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sour cream and mix well. Add eggs one at a time, blending gently after each addition.
- Stir in ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool in the oven for an hour with the door ajar.
- Refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg