PEAR-GINGERSNAP CHEESECAKE
Steps:
- Fill a roasting pan halfway with water and set on a rack in the lower third of the oven; position another rack in the middle and preheat to 325 degrees F. Wrap the outside (bottom and side) of a 9-inch springform pan with foil. Make the crust: Pulse the gingersnaps in a food processor until finely ground. Add the melted butter and brown sugar and pulse to combine. Press into the bottom and about 1 inch up the side of the prepared pan; set aside.
- Prepare the pears: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pears, sprinkle with the granulated sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pears are tender and lightly browned around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the molasses and continue cooking until syrupy, about 2 more minutes; set aside.
- Make the filling: Beat the Neufchatel cheese and granulated sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla and flour and beat until just combined, then add the sour cream and beat until smooth, about 1 more minute.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Gently arrange the pear slices on top; set aside any extra molasses syrup at room temperature for serving. Transfer the cheesecake to the oven, placing it on the middle rack directly over the water bath. Bake until lightly browned and set around the edge but the center still jiggles slightly, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until cold and set, at least 6 hours or overnight. Let the cheesecake sit at room temperature 20 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edge and remove the springform ring. Drizzle with the remaining molasses syrup.
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d@gmail.comI'm definitely going to be making this cheesecake again and again.
BAADSHSH GAMEWING
gb@hotmail.co.ukThis was the best cheesecake I've ever had!
jolly gaming
gjolly@yahoo.comI can't wait to make this cheesecake again!
Hello Reply
r-hello@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is perfect for a special occasion.
I AM BEAUTIFUL I AM MY OWN MAJESTY
m@gmail.comI love the way the gingersnaps add a little bit of spice to the cheesecake.
isaam amjad
ia70@gmail.comThis cheesecake is a great way to use up leftover pears.
Prince Ali
prince.a@gmail.comI would definitely recommend this cheesecake to anyone who loves pears and gingersnaps.
sagamaye andrew
a_sagamaye29@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The pear and gingersnap flavors go perfectly together and the crust is amazing.
Rohan Nepal
nepal.rohan61@gmail.comI had some trouble getting the cheesecake to set properly, but it still tasted good.
Michael koech
koech_michael@hotmail.comThis cheesecake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
Christian Brockus
brockus100@yahoo.comI made this cheesecake for my family and they all loved it. The cheesecake was creamy and the pear-gingersnap topping was the perfect complement.
Keith Mavumisa
k-mavumisa@yahoo.comThis cheesecake is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the gingersnap crust.
Fattah Sarkar
f.sarkar56@hotmail.frI love the combination of pears and gingersnaps in this cheesecake. It's a perfect fall dessert.
Samantha P
ps@aol.comThis cheesecake was a huge hit at my dinner party. The pear and gingersnap combination was unique and delicious, and the cheesecake itself was creamy and decadent. I will definitely be making this again!