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Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars: A Creamy Holiday Delight

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars combine a spiced gingerbread base with a creamy cheesecake layer, offering a delightful holiday treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gingerbread Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness and moisture
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Adds sweetness and depth of flavor
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Contributes sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Molasses Essential for that iconic gingerbread flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Binds the ingredients and adds structure
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Gives structure
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Creates traditional gingerbread flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Creates traditional gingerbread flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Creates traditional gingerbread flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cloves Creates traditional gingerbread flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice Creates traditional gingerbread flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensures the layers rise beautifully
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensures the layers rise beautifully
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese The star of the show
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cheesecake
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Helps set the cheesecake
  • 2 large Eggs Essential for binding the cheesecake
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (325°F for glass pan).
  2. Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  3. Cream butter and sugars until fluffy, then mix in molasses and eggs.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and mix gently with the butter mixture.
  5. Reserve 2 cups of dough and press the remaining into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  6. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla.
  7. Pour cheesecake mixture over the gingerbread base evenly.
  8. Crumble reserved dough over the cheesecake layer.
  9. Bake for 45-55 minutes until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  11. Slice into squares and serve chilled, optionally dusting with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months. Warm individual slices in the microwave for cozy enjoyment.

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