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Gingerbread Cheesecake

Gingerbread Cheesecake: A Creamy Festive Delight to Savor

This Gingerbread Cheesecake offers a creamy texture combined with festive gingerbread flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Gingerbread Cookies Can substitute with graham crackers or Biscoff cookies
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Allspice can be used as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger No substitutions suggested
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Can be omitted
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or coconut oil
For the Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese No suitable substitution suggested
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs No direct substitutions recommended
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Honey or maple syrup can substitute
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour mix can be used
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and lightly greasing the sides.
  2. Pulse gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs. Combine with granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, and melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, molasses, flour, and salt until just combined.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 45-50 minutes until edges are set, center slightly jiggly.
  5. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Remove from the springform pan, add desired garnishes, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best served chilled and can be garnished with whipped cream or crushed gingerbread cookies. Flavors deepen over time.

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