Gingerbread Cheesecake
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Gingerbread Cheesecake
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This fun and festive Gingerbread Cheesecake features smooth cheesecake, flavorful gingerbread mousse, and homemade cinnamon whipped cream. It's a decadent and delightful holiday treat that looks amazing on the Christmas party table!
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups gingersnap cookies crumbled
- 1 Tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoon butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese (24 oz is 3 typical packages)
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 eggs large
- Small Gingerbread Men Cookies for garnish
For the Mousse Topping:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 oz cream cheese (1 standard block of cream cheese)
For the Whipped Cream:
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 6 Tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
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Instructions
To Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line bottom of springform pan with parchment paper.
- Spray the sides of the springform pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Combine the crushed gingerbread cookie crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl, then press the mixture into the bottom and sides of springform pan.
- Put an aluminum foil-covered springform pan inside the larger pan. Using the aluminum foil to cover the outside and around the pan to protect the crust from the water bath.
- Fill the inner pan with warm water to reach halfway up the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and allow to cool.
To Make the Cheesecake:
- Reduce oven heat to 300°F.
- Mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and flour using the electric mixer on low speed. If needed, scrape the sides of the bowl to incorporate everything fully into the batter.
- Continue to mix on low speed while adding the sour cream, molasses, vanilla, and spices. Scrape the sides of mixing bowl after adding each new ingredient.
- Add eggs, one at a time, continuing to beat on low speed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the crust.
- Bake at 300°F for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and keep cheesecake in the oven - with door closed - for 30 more minutes.
- Crack the oven door, leaving the cheesecake in the oven for an additional 30 minutes. This slow cooling process helps prevent cracking.
- Remove cheesecake from the oven and place in fridge for 5-6 hours (or overnight).
To Make the Mousse Topping
- Add the chilled heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, molasses, and spices to a large mixing bowl and whip with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Using the electric mixer with a second mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese until well combined.
- Scoop the mousse on top of the chilled cheesecake and spread with spatula until even.
- Place the cheesecake back in the refrigerator for another 1-2 hours until the mousse is firm.
To Make the Whipped Cream
- Take cheesecake out of the fridge and remove from the springform pan.
- Add chilled heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl, whipping with mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Scoop the whipped cream into the piping bag fitted with a round piping tip. Pipe dollops of the whipped cream along the edges of the cheesecake.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve and place gingerbread men on the cheesecake as garnish.
Notes
- Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
685kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Cholesterol
205mg
(68%)
Sodium
400mg
(17%)
Potassium
436mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
1825IU
(37%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
181mg
(18%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 685 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 685kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Cholesterol | 205mg | 68% |
| Sodium | 400mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 436mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 1825IU | 37% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 181mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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