Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe

Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe

How To Make Gingerbread Cheesecake

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Preparation: 20 minutes
Cooking: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Total: 1 hour and 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Whipped cream, for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch (23 cm) round springform pan.

  2. In a medium bowl, combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Set aside.

  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until well combined.

  4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

  5. Fold in the sour cream until just combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan.

  6. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

  7. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for another 30 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool completely. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  8. Before serving, decorate with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional gingersnap cookie crumbs if desired.

  9. Slice and serve chilled.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 520kcal
  • Total Fat : 29g
  • Saturated Fat : 16g
  • Cholesterol : 163mg
  • Sodium : 520mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 58g
  • Dietary Fiber : 2g
  • Sugar : 37g
  • Protein : 7g
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