Irresistible Gingerbread-Spice Christmas Cheesecake in 5 Easy Steps
A festive cheesecake infused with warm gingerbread spices, perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs: for the crust
- 1/2 cup melted butter: to bind the crust
- 1/4 cup brown sugar: for sweetness
- 24 oz cream cheese: softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar: for the filling
- 3 eggs: room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract: for flavor
- 1 tsp cinnamon: warm spice
- 1/2 tsp ginger: for a kick
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg: aromatic touch
- 1/4 tsp cloves: deep flavor
- 1/2 cup sour cream: for creaminess
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Fold in sour cream until combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating for 4 hours.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother texture.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid cracks.
- Chill the cheesecake for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg