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Gingerbread Cheesecake

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This Gingerbread Cheesecake combines the rich, creamy texture of classic cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of gingerbread, making it a perfect holiday dessert.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups ginger snap cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
  • Gingerbread cookies, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine gingersnap cookie crumbs, white sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Mix until well blended.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
  7. Pour filling over crust in the pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in preheated oven until the center is set and only slightly jiggly, about 55 to 60 minutes.
  9. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
  10. Remove from oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  11. Top with whipped cream and gingerbread cookies before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
  • Use a water bath for even baking and to prevent cracking.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean cuts.

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