Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars combine the rich flavors of gingerbread with the creamy texture of cheesecake, making them a delightful dessert for the holiday season. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for gatherings and will impress your guests.

With a spiced gingerbread crust and a smooth cheesecake filling, these bars are a delicious twist on traditional desserts. They are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.

Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

This recipe features a spiced gingerbread crust topped with a creamy cheesecake layer, baked to perfection. It takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, and yields 12 bars, making it ideal for sharing during festive occasions.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sour cream
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and sour cream until fully combined.
Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the bars cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour.
Chill: Once cooled, refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.
Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies if desired.