Description
Gingerbread cheesecake is a creamy, spiced dessert perfect for holiday celebrations, combining rich flavors with a delightful texture that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, ground ginger, and cinnamon. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and spices; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time into your mixture; mix just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and crack open the door; let cool for about an hour before refrigerating overnight.
Notes
- Use fresh ginger for an extra kick of flavor.
- Chill overnight for best texture and flavor melding.
- Top with whipped cream and crushed gingersnaps for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg