Description
A delightful blend of tangy cream cheese and sweet gingerbread spices, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the pan by greasing a springform pan and setting up a water bath.
- Make the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs, dark brown sugar, melted butter, and spices. Press into the pan.
- Beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
- Gradually mix in brown sugar, then add eggs one at a time, followed by molasses, sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract.
- Add spices and cornstarch, blend smooth, and pour into the prepared crust.
- Bake in a water bath for 85 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
- Prepare the whipped topping and frost when ready to serve.
Notes
For added flavor, consider topping with fresh fruit or a drizzle of caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg