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Gingerbread Cheesecake

Gingerbread Cheesecake
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Indulge in the festive spirit with this delightful Gingerbread Cheesecake! Creamy and rich, each slice is infused with warm spices that evoke cozy holiday memories. This decadent dessert features a crunchy gingersnap crust and a velvety filling that beautifully balances the flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, it’s an impressive treat that’s surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups gingersnap crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 ounces full-fat, brick-style cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, whisked
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Combine gingersnap crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into the bottom of the pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugars and mix well.
  4. Stir in spices, cornstarch, molasses, sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time until combined.
  5. Pour filling over the crust and bake in a water bath for about 60 minutes.
  6. Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for an hour.

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