Description
A festive and elegant dessert combining the warm spices of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling, shaped into a beautiful wreath perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. In a separate bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in molasses and egg. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
- On a floured surface, roll dough into a 12×8-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Roll dough tightly from the long side, sealing edges.
- Shape roll into a wreath on the prepared baking sheet, joining ends. Make slits around the outer edge. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.