GINGERBREAD CHEESECAKE

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This is my twist on Christmas gingerbread...cheesecake-style! I like to garnish it with small gingerbread men all the way around the sides and a dollop of whipping cream on each slice. -Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup molasses
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
Chopped pecans and melted chocolate, optional

Steps:

  • Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 8-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust., Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-55 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer., For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight., Remove sides of pan. If desired, sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with additional melted chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 33g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 139mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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