Delicious Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars with a Festive Twist

These gingerbread cheesecake bars are a perfect blend of rich, creamy cheesecake and warm, spicy gingerbread flavors. With a crunchy gingersnap crust and a dollop of whipped cream on top, these bars are a delightful treat for the holiday season.

Ingredients

• 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• Whipped cream for topping

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Stir in molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until well combined. Pour over crust.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Cut into bars and serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

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