Go Back
–+ servings
Decadent Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in This Decadent Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe

This Decadent Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe combines spicy gingerbread with creamy cheesecake for a festive dessert perfect for gatherings.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Ginger Snap Cookies Crushed
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the crushed ginger snap cookies with melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
  4. Let the crust cool completely before adding the filling.
  5. Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  6. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until fully blended.
  7. Incorporate the sour cream and large eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  8. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  9. Bake for about 50 minutes, until the center is slightly wobbly.
  10. Turn off the oven, leaving the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for one hour.
  11. Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Serve slices with a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of crushed ginger snap cookies on top for added texture.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!