Description
Thanksgiving Dessert: Gingerbread Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and warm gingerbread spices, perfect for holiday celebrations. This easy-to-make dessert not only looks stunning on your table but also delivers a unique flavor that will leave your guests craving more. Ideal for Thanksgiving or Christmas gatherings, this cheesecake can be prepared ahead of time for your convenience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups ginger snap cookies, crushed
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ? cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C). In a mixing bowl, combine crushed ginger snap cookies and melted butter until well mixed.
- Press the cookie mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until slightly golden. Allow to cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until combined.
- Add sour cream, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the cooled crust and spread evenly. Bake for approximately 50 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for an hour before removing it to cool completely at room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg