Candied Ginger Cheesecake. Recipe

Name: Candied Ginger Cheesecake.
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil cooking spray; 12 gingersnap cookies, crushed; 1 (24 ounce) carton 1% fat cottage cheese; 16 ounces light cream cheese; 1 cup sugar, divided; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger; 4 egg whites; 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar; gingerroot, strips (optional)

Servings: persons

vegetable oil cooking spray
12 gingersnap cookies, crushed
1 (24 ounce) carton 1% fat cottage cheese
16 ounces light cream cheese
1 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons brandy
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
4 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
gingerroot, strips (optional)

1
Coat the bottom of a 20-inch springform pan with cooking spray; sprinkle with crumbs and set aside. Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add cottage cheese and cream cheese and process until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar, brandy, whole eggs, and gingerroot; process until smooth. pour into a large bowl; set aside.
2
Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently stir 1/4 of egg white mixture into cheese mixture. Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.
3
Pour into greased pan. Bake at 325 deg for 50 minutes or until almost set. Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Garnish with crystallized gingerroot strips if desired.

1143

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil cooking spray, 12 gingersnap cookies, crushed, 1 (24 ounce) carton 1% fat cottage cheese, 16 ounces light cream cheese, and more.

Yes, Candied Ginger Cheesecake. falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Candied Ginger Cheesecake.

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