Description

Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Cheesecake, a creamy dessert that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the rich texture of cheesecake. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners, this treat is sure to impress your guests. With its buttery shortbread crust, spiced filling, and light molasses mousse topping, each bite offers a luxurious experience. Easy to prepare and visually stunning when decorated with whipped cream and gingerbread cookies, this recipe is a must-have for your winter dessert repertoire.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups (255g) Walkers shortbread crumbs (two 5.3 oz packages)
1 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp (28g) butter, melted
24 ounces (678g) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (225g) packed light brown sugar
3 tbsp (25g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (173g) sour cream
1/4 cup (60ml) molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
4 eggs
1 1/4 cup (300ml) heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup (58g) powdered sugar
3 tbsp (45ml) molasses
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
8 ounces (226g) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup (180ml) heavy whipping cream
6 tbsp (44g) powdered sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
Mix shortbread crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). In a bowl, combine cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour. Add sour cream, molasses, vanilla extract, spices, and eggs until smooth.
Pour filling into cooled crust and bake in a water bath for about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Cool gradually in the oven.
For the mousse topping: whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and spices; fold into whipped cream mixture.
Spread mousse over cheesecake and refrigerate until firm.
Top with whipped cream before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour and 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (135g)
Calories: 345
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Allow all ingredients to be at room temperature for best results. Use fresh spices for enhanced flavor. Consider variations by adding different flavored extracts.