GINGERBREAD CHEESECAKE
This is my twist on Christmas gingerbread...cheesecake-style! I like to garnish it with small gingerbread men all the way around the sides and a dollop of whipping cream on each slice. -Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-55 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight., Remove sides of pan. If desired, sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with additional melted chocolate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
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Meee Meee
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. The gingerbread crust was delicious, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes dense cheesecakes.
TEHRERM FATIMA
[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! It was the perfect combination of sweet and spicy. The crust was crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the gingerbread flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Sierra November
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great! The crust was crispy and the cheesecake filling was creamy and flavorful. I loved the combination of gingerbread and cheesecake flavors. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking
Nishan Samith
[email protected]I had high hopes for this cheesecake, but I was disappointed. The crust was dry and crumbly, and the cheesecake filling was dense and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Eugene Ridky Junior
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The gingerbread crust was delicious, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet desserts.
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[email protected]This cheesecake was amazing! The crust was crispy and flavorful, and the cheesecake filling was creamy and smooth. I loved the combination of gingerbread and cheesecake flavors. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
M u s h r o o m
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake was creamy and delicious, and the gingerbread crust was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making thi
Nakatunde Sarah
[email protected]This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were perfect together, and the crust was nice and crispy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and festive dessert.
Dani Bhai (Daani)
[email protected]I love gingerbread, and I love cheesecake, so this recipe was a no-brainer for me. I was not disappointed! The cheesecake was creamy and flavorful, and the gingerbread crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again
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[email protected]This gingerbread cheesecake was a hit at my holiday party! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the cheesecake was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.