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Gingerbread Caramel Cheesecake

Gingerbread Caramel Cheesecake

Gingerbread Caramel Cheesecake is a festive, rich dessert featuring creamy layers of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, perfect for holiday celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Chilling Time 5 hours
Total Time 6 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Biscoff cookies Can substitute with graham crackers or Oreos.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
For the Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese Room temperature.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Can use alternative sweeteners.
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Use gluten-free blend for gluten-free version.
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 4 large eggs Room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure extract is best.
  • 1 cup sour cream Room temperature.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup salted caramel Prepared or store-bought.

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Roasting Pan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine Biscoff cookies and melted butter until resembling wet sand. Press into the springform pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a water bath.
  5. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, salt, and spices until smooth. Incorporate eggs one by one, then add vanilla and sour cream.
  6. Pour half the cheesecake batter into the cooled crust, drizzle with salted caramel, then add the remaining batter. Swirl gently.
  7. Bake for 1 hour and 20 minutes until edges are puffed and center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with door ajar for 45 minutes.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 4-5 hours or overnight. Drizzle with extra caramel before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.

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