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Gingerbread Cheesecake with Pecan Graham Crust

Luscious and thick gingerbread cheesecake loaded with the traditional flavors of a gingerbread cookie.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cheesecake, gingerbread
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Cost $10

Ingredients

Pecan Graham Crust

  • 1 1/2 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Ground Pecan
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter

Gingerbread Cheesecake

  • 24 oz Cream Cheese Room Temperature
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 Eggs

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Pour 1 1/2 cup of water in a roasting pan and place on the bottom rack of the oven.
    2. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, sugar and butter together until combined. Press into a 9 in springform pan. Set aside.
    3. In a stand mixer, mix together the cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar. Add in the vanilla, spices and eggs. Then fold in the sour cream.
    4. Pour into the 9 inch springform pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until the edges are set and the middle is slightly jiggly. Turn the oven off and allow the cheesecake to sit in the oven for an hour. Be sure not to open the oven off.
    5. After an hour, allow the cheesecake to cool on the countertop for 15 minutes before placing in the fridge. Let the cheesecake chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
    Gingerbread Cheesecake