CANDIED GINGER CHEESECAKE.

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Make and share this Candied Ginger Cheesecake. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ChefRed

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

vegetable oil cooking spray
12 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1 (24 ounce) carton 1% fat cottage cheese
16 ounces light cream cheese
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons brandy
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
gingerroot, strips (optional)

Steps:

  • Coat the bottom of a 20-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with crumbs and set aside. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cottage cheese and cream cheese and process until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar, brandy, whole eggs, and gingerroot; process until smooth. pour into a large bowl; set aside.
  • Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir 1/4 of egg white mixture into cheese mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
  • Pour into greased pan. Bake at 325 deg for 50 minutes or until almost set. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Garnish with crystallized gingerroot strips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.2, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 99.4, Sodium 683.9, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 29.6, Protein 20.1

Paul Perseus
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I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this one. The candied ginger added a nice touch of flavor.


Earla Head
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


NATRION GAMING
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This cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Aayush Kc
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I made this cheesecake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge hit. All the kids loved it!


Sandra Falinska
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This cheesecake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the candied ginger adds a nice touch of sweetness.


Madison H
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I'm allergic to ginger, so I substituted it with chopped walnuts. It was still delicious!


Mar Not ya beeswax
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This cheesecake is a great make-ahead dessert. I love that I can make it a day or two in advance.


Abbas Mohmmand
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't look like the picture. It was still delicious, though.


Azmat Shabbir
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This cheesecake was just okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I thought it would be.


Kabul Logar
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as expected. The filling was too runny and the crust was too hard.


Zandria Summers
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth every penny. The combination of flavors is divine.


Shawn Wingert
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to dessert for potlucks and parties.


Boby Butt
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This cheesecake is so easy to make. I love that I can use store-bought candied ginger to save time.


Borkot Ullah
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I'm not usually a fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The candied ginger was not overpowering and added a subtle sweetness.


Ronny Wang
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My friends and family raved about this cheesecake. It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Masun Rana
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The cheesecake was creamy and smooth, and the candied ginger added a nice bit of texture.


Chadwin France
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I loved how the candied ginger gave this cheesecake a little bit of a kick. It was the perfect dessert to serve after a spicy meal.


Tashi Choden
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This cheesecake was a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. The candied ginger added a unique twist that perfectly complemented the creamy cheesecake filling.