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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Nma Nightingale
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect way to end a holiday meal.
zoma hichi
[email protected]I love the combination of gingerbread and cheesecake. It's so unique and delicious!
Shakir Ali
[email protected]This cheesecake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it.
Suly Ahmed
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my cheesecake didn't turn out as creamy as I hoped.
sahar hindi
[email protected]This cheesecake is very rich, so a little goes a long way.
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[email protected]I had some trouble finding gingersnaps, but I used graham crackers instead and it turned out great.
DinoCarrot
[email protected]This cheesecake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.
JS SOHEL
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cheesecake again. It was so good!
Alic Endah
[email protected]This cheesecake is the perfect holiday dessert. It's festive and delicious!
YUNG MAL
[email protected]I made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it.
Lax
[email protected]I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!
mzwandile mkhize
[email protected]This cheesecake is a must-try for any cheesecake lover.
Zigzag Zigzag
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gingerbread, but this cheesecake was amazing! The cheesecake was creamy and the gingerbread crust was the perfect complement.
Amachukwu Samuel
[email protected]The cheesecake was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.
Rb Magar
[email protected]This cheesecake was a huge hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the unique combination of gingerbread and cheesecake.