Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars: The Perfect Holiday Treat!
Deliciously spiced gingerbread cheesecake bars that are perfect for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and sour cream until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a festive touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- These bars can be made a day in advance for easier holiday entertaining.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg