Description
Delicious gingerbread cheesecake bars with a spiced crust and creamy filling, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix gingerbread crumbs and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream and spices until fully combined.
- Pour filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For best texture, chill before serving.
- Garnish with whipped cream or caramel drizzle if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg