Description

Indulge in the festive flavors of Gingerbread Cheesecake, a delightful dessert that brings the holiday spirit to your table. This cheesecake features a buttery shortbread crust topped with a velvety gingerbread filling and a light molasses mousse. It’s perfect for Christmas gatherings, New Year’s celebrations, or any festive occasion that calls for a special treat. With its rich taste and impressive presentation, this dessert is sure to leave your guests asking for seconds. Not only is it a showstopper, but it’s also surprisingly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for bakers of all skill levels.

Ingredients

Scale

1 3/4 cups Walkers shortbread crumbs
24 ounces cream cheese
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup molasses
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp sugar
3/4 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp butter, melted
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground ginger
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
6 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
Mix shortbread crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour until smooth; add sour cream, molasses, vanilla, spices, and eggs.
Pour filling into cooled crust; bake in a water bath at 300°F (148°C) for about 80 minutes.
Chill cheesecake for at least 5 hours; whip cream with powdered sugar and spices for the mousse topping.
Spread mousse over cheesecake; chill again before serving.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 80 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: For a richer flavor, use dark molasses instead of light. Customize by adding chocolate chips or nuts to the filling. Serve with gingerbread cookies or a caramel drizzle for extra flair.