Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups ginger snaps, crushed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix crushed ginger snaps and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, eggs, vanilla, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon, mixing until combined.
- Fold in sour cream until smooth.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more ground ginger to taste.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg