Creamy Gingerbread Cheesecake with Caramel Bliss Delight
A delightful cheesecake inspired by holiday gingerbread, featuring a creamy filling and a luscious caramel topping that evokes warmth and joy.
- Prep Time: 50 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 300 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine gingersnap cookie crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press into a springform pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth, then add sugar, eggs, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon, mixing until combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until the edges are set.
- Cool in the oven for an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, consider using a water bath method during baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cheesecake, gingerbread, caramel, holiday dessert, creamy dessert