Gingerbread Basque Cheesecake
Celebrate the holidays with Gingerbread Basque Cheesecake! Spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, this creamy dessert made with Hiland Cream Cheese and Heavy Cream features a caramelized top and warm gingerbread flavor—an easy, festive showstopper for any winter gathering.
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Prep Time
20 Minutes -
Cook Time
65 Minutes -
Servings
12
Ingredients
- 32 ounces Hiland Cream Cheese, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses (optional)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 2/3 cups Hiland Heavy Whipping Cream, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Directions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Crinkle several large parchment paper sheets to make them pliable. Press them into a 9-inch springform pan, overlapping as needed and folding the excess over the top.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, molasses (if using), ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating on medium-low speed for about 10 seconds after each addition and scraping down the bowl as needed.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and slowly pour in the heavy whipping cream, mixing just until combined, about 20 seconds.
- Sift the all-purpose flour into the batter and mix on low speed until it is fully incorporated and no dry streaks remain, about 30 seconds.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Place the pan on a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 55 to 65 minutes, until the surface is a deep brown but the center still wobbles.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature for at least 4 hours before unmolding. Enjoy, or cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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