WHITE CHOCOLATE-GINGER CHEESECAKE

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Categories     Cake     Food Processor     Mixer     Chocolate     Ginger     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 12 to 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST
13 ounces gingersnap cookies (about 50 cookies)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
6 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, cooled
FILLING
1 pound good-quality chocolate (such as Lindt or Baker's), finely chopped
4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2/3 cup minced crystallized ginger
White chocolate curls

Steps:

  • FOR CRUST:
  • Butter 9-inch-diameter springform pan with 2 3/4-inch-high sides. Wrap outside of pan with 2 layers of heavy-duty foil. Finely grind cookies, sugar and ginger in processor. Add butter; blend until moist clumps form. Press onto bottom and up sides of pan. Chill while preparing filling.
  • FOR FILLING:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 300°F. Stir white chocolate in top of double boiler set over hot water until chocolate melts. Cool to lukewarm, stirring occasionally.
  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and yolk 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Beat in vanilla and ground ginger. Gradually beat in melted white chocolate. Stir in crystallized ginger.
  • Transfer filling to prepared crust. Place springform pan in large roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of springform pan. Bake until cheesecake puffs and edges crack slightly, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Transfer cake to rack. Run small knife around sides of cake to loosen. Cool completely. Remove foil from pan sides. Chill cake overnight. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
  • Release pan sides. Transfer cake to platter. Top with chocolate curls.

cauthar rudolf
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This cheesecake is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.


Sarmin Akhter
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This cheesecake is a great way to impress your guests.


Max Lab
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This cheesecake is a must-try for white chocolate and ginger lovers.


Ibrahim Bwambale
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This cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion.


Rodaina Elsayed
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I will definitely be making this cheesecake again.


Lester Macknab
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out great!


A NY
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The crust was a little crumbly, but the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy.


Asma Asif
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Zindagi Jesus
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I loved the combination of white chocolate and ginger in this cheesecake. It was a unique and delicious flavor.


Black Screen
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. It was a big hit at my party.


Li Si
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This cheesecake was delicious! The white chocolate and ginger flavors were perfect together, and the crust was the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making this again.


Gamer Boy Noyon
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This cheesecake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crust was very good, and the cheesecake filling was smooth and creamy.


ZAiNi Maher
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This cheesecake is amazing! The white chocolate and ginger flavors are a perfect match, and the crust is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mdanoarhosain Uzzol
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as good as I expected. The crust was too crumbly, and the cheesecake filling was a bit too dense.


Ahmed Zakir
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This cheesecake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was smooth and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sikhokhele Naki
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I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I loved this cheesecake. The white chocolate flavor was dominant, and the ginger added a nice subtle spice. The crust was also very good.


Md Asraf
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The white chocolate and ginger flavors were a perfect combination, and the crust was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.