Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Salted Caramel Gingerbread Streusel Cheesecake, a festive dessert that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Topped with a decadent salted caramel sauce and a crunchy streusel, this cheesecake is an impressive centerpiece for any holiday celebration or family gathering. Its unique blend of sweet and spicy flavors makes it a true crowd-pleaser. With simple preparation steps, you can create this stunning dessert without spending hours in the kitchen. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, this cheesecake will surely become a cherished favorite during the festive season.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups ginger snap cookie crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each, softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salted caramel sauce
- Streusel topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine ginger snap crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar and eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla, spices, sour cream, and half of the caramel sauce; mix until smooth.
- Pour filling over cooled crust; bake for 50-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in center.
- Cool gradually in the oven with door ajar for an hour; refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Drizzle remaining caramel over top; sprinkle with streusel before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 265mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 82mg