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Gingerbread Cheesecake

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Gingerbread Cheesecake is a luscious dessert that combines festive gingerbread flavors with the creamy richness of cheesecake, making it a perfect holiday treat for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups ginger snap cookies, crushed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine crushed ginger snap cookies with melted butter until well mixed.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
  4. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add granulated sugar, sour cream, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, and eggs; mix until fully combined and creamy.
  7. Pour filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for about 60 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center.
  9. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an additional hour to prevent cracking.
  10. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight before serving.

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