Description
A delightful blend of classic cheesecake and festive gingerbread, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- â…“ cup brown sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- Âľ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ÂĽ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, blending until combined.
- Incorporate sour cream, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Add ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, and blend until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust, smoothing the top. Bake for about 60 minutes until edges are set.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for an hour.
- Once at room temperature, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For a tangy topping, whip additional sour cream with sugar and vanilla before serving.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 60
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: cheesecake, gingerbread, holiday dessert, festive dessert, creamy dessert
