Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars are a deliciously festive dessert that combines the rich flavors of gingerbread with creamy cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, add more ground ginger to the filling.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg