This Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe combines the rich flavors of traditional gingerbread with the creamy texture of cheesecake, making it a perfect choice for holiday gatherings. It’s an impressive dessert that will delight your guests during the festive season.
With its spiced gingerbread crust and smooth cheesecake filling, this dessert is a standout among Christmas desserts. It’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the celebrations without stress.
Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake for the Holidays
This cheesecake features a spiced gingerbread crust made from crushed gingerbread cookies, filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture flavored with molasses and warm spices. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and requires chilling time, serving approximately 10 slices.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
- Gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing until smooth and creamy.
- Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour.
- Chill: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow it to set completely.
- Serve: Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with whipped cream and garnish with gingerbread cookies if desired. Slice and serve.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 10 slices
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
