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

MD sobuj hossin
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This cheesecake is delicious! The candied ginger adds a unique and delicious flavor that I've never tasted in a cheesecake before.


Muhammad Anwar Hanif
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I've made this cheesecake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


john anyinda
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This cheesecake is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. It's a special treat that everyone will love.


Jaydel Holder
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I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I really enjoyed this cheesecake. The ginger flavor is subtle and doesn't overpower the other flavors.


Matcher
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This cheesecake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Paul Lewis Jr
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. Even my kids, who aren't usually big fans of cheesecake, ate it up.


Nickalah Gentle
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This cheesecake is a bit more time-consuming to make than some other recipes, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing.


Kenya Kay
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I've tried many cheesecake recipes, but this one is definitely my favorite. The candied ginger adds a unique flavor that I just can't get enough of.


Mala Man
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This cheesecake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love serving it at special occasions.


Kyle Tilley
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of ginger, but I'm so glad I did! The cheesecake was amazing.


Joe Splockton
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This is the best cheesecake I've ever had! The candied ginger gives it a perfect amount of sweetness and spice.


Petz Sadler
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I've made this cheesecake twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The ginger flavor is subtle but really enhances the cheesecake.


MTF 17
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This cheesecake was a hit at my party! The candied ginger added a unique and delicious flavor that everyone loved.