These Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars combine the rich flavors of spiced cheesecake with a festive gingerbread crust, making them an ideal choice for holiday desserts. Perfect for Christmas baking, these cozy sweet treats are sure to impress your family and friends.

With a creamy filling and a hint of warmth from ginger and cinnamon, these winter dessert bars are a delightful addition to any holiday gathering.

Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

These gingerbread cheesecake bars feature a spiced cheesecake layer on top of a gingerbread cookie crust, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Whipped cream for topping (optional)
• Crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Make the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the vanilla extract, eggs, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Add Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
5. Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the baking pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggles when shaken.
6. Cool: Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
7. Serve: Cut into squares and top with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies if desired. Enjoy your festive treat!

Cook and Prep Times

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 35 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: 250kcal
• Fat: 15g
• Protein: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 28g