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Culinary Explorer
I made this gingerbread cheesecake for the holidays, and it was amazing! So festive and full of warm spices.
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Ingredients:
For the crust:
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Ingredients:For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Mix the crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter, press into the bottom of a springform pan, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the molasses, vanilla, and spices.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the center is just set. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.