Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of Ginger-bread cheesecake, a delightful dessert that marries creamy richness with warm spices. With every bite, you’ll experience a harmonious blend of ginger, cinnamon, and a hint of nutmeg enveloped in a buttery ginger snap crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, this cheesecake is guaranteed to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ginger snap cookies (crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix crushed ginger snaps with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature before chilling for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg