Description
Indulge in the festive delight of these Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets a spiced gingerbread base, creating a perfect treat for holiday gatherings and cozy nights at home. These bars are not only easy to make but are also visually appealing, making them an ideal dessert for sharing. With their rich flavors and charming presentation, theyβre sure to be a hit during Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any winter celebration. Customize with your favorite toppings like mini gingerbread men or colorful sprinkles to add an extra festive touch!
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks; 220g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (170g) unsulphured molasses
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (281g) all purpose flour, gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 (8-ounce) packages full fat block cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (114g) sour cream, room temperature
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line a 9Γ13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and light brown sugar until smooth. Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and spices together before gradually adding to the wet mixture until combined. Spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until set; let cool slightly.
- For the cheesecake layer, blend cream cheese with sugars until smooth, then mix in sour cream followed by eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled gingerbread base and bake for another 30-40 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 232mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better texture. Avoid overmixing when combining ingredients to prevent a dense cheesecake layer. Chill the bars properly before serving to enhance flavor and ease of cutting.