Description
Master the art of making a delightful Gingerbread Cheesecake that combines the warmth of gingerbread spices with the rich texture of cheesecake, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease your springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, dark brown sugar, molasses, melted butter, and spices until well mixed.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy, then gradually add the sugar and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the filling over the crust, place the pan in a larger roasting pan, and fill with hot water halfway.
- Bake for 85 minutes. Leave the oven door ajar to cool for 10-15 minutes before removing the cheesecake.
- Let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.
- Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks and frost the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
For best results, prepare the cheesecake at least a day in advance. Ensure all dairy ingredients are room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg