Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 13 ounces, weight Gingersnap Cookies; 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melter; 24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature; 1 cup Granulated Sugar; Pinch Of Kosher Salt; 4 Large Eggs; 2 Egg Yolks; 4 ounces, weight White Chocolate, Melted; 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger; 1/8 teaspoons Ground Cloves; 3/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoons Lemon Zest; 3 Tablespoons Molasses; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Servings: persons

13 ounces, weight Gingersnap Cookies
6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melter
24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature
1 cup Granulated Sugar
Pinch Of Kosher Salt
4 Large Eggs
2 Egg Yolks
4 ounces, weight White Chocolate, Melted
1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
1/8 teaspoons Ground Cloves
3/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoons Lemon Zest
3 Tablespoons Molasses
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray, and line with a sheet of parchment paper, allowing the excess paper to drape over the sides of the pan.
2
Place gingersnap cookies in the bowl of a food processor, and chop finely. Stir in melted butter and firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3
Add cream cheese to the bowl of a stand mixer, mixing on medium-low speed until creamy. Add the sugar and salt mix to combine. Add eggs and yolks, one at a time, stopping to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula after each addition. Stir in melted chocolate, spices, lemon zest, molasses, and vanilla.
4
Transfer batter to the prepared pan. Place it in a larger baking dish and pour very hot water into the larger dish until it comes up about 1 inch around the cheesecake pan.
5
Carefully transfer to the oven and bake for 20 minutes at 350u00b0F. Then lower the oven temperature to 250u00b0F and bake for another 65 minutes, or until set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off the oven, and prop the door ajar. Allow the cheesecake to cool slowly in the oven for at least an hour. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before removing from the pan and cutting into bars.
6
Garnish cheesecake bars with mini gingerbread cookies or sprinkles!
7
Notes: These bars take some time for cooling, but trust me, they're so worth it.

1375

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 13 ounces, weight Gingersnap Cookies, 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melter, 24 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened To Room Temperature, 1 cup Granulated Sugar, and more.

Yes, Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars 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.

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Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

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