Description
Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars are a festive treat that beautifully combines the warm spices of gingerbread with a smooth, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars promise an unforgettable flavor experience. With a spiced crust and velvety texture, every bite captures the essence of the season, making them a must-try dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups ginger snap cookies (finely crushed)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse ginger snap cookies until finely crushed. Mix with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Mix in ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly wobbly in the center.
- Allow bars to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (55g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For extra flavor depth, consider adding caramel swirls on top. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or freeze for three months.