Description
A festive dessert combining spiced gingerbread with creamy cheesecake, topped with a delicate snowflake design.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup white chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix gingerbread crumbs with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over crust and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Drizzle with melted white chocolate in a snowflake pattern before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.