Description
A creamy, spiced delight wrapped in a buttery crust, perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy nights. This indulgent dessert combines rich flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, offering a velvety finish that will enchant your taste buds. Surprise your guests and loved ones with this show-stopping treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream (regular)
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition.
- Mix in sour cream, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until well blended.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle. Turn off oven and crack the door open to cool gradually.
- Once cooled completely, refrigerate for at least four hours before serving. Top with whipped cream before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg