Name: Ginger Snap Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 5 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups gingersnap cookies, crushed; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 tablespoon molasses; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Description

These bars feature a crisp gingersnap cookie crust and a creamy cheesecake layer, making them an elegant yet easy holiday treat. Perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving gatherings, they can be made ahead and chilled for best flavor.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups gingersnap cookies, crushed

6 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup sour cream

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon molasses

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C)

2. Crush gingersnap cookies into fine crumbs

3. Combine crumbs with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon; press into bottom of a 9×9-inch pan

4. Bake crust for 8–10 minutes then cool slightly

5. Beat cream cheese until smooth then add sugar and mix until creamy

6. Blend in sour cream, vanilla, molasses, and ground ginger then add eggs one at a time mixing on low speed

7. Pour filling over cooled crust, smooth the top, and tap pan to remove air bubbles

8. Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly

9. Cool in oven with door ajar for 10 minutes, then on a wire rack to room temperature

10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar

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