Gingerbread Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the butter, brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, flour, and salt until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool completely.
4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
6. Pour the batter over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the middle is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Gingerbread has been around since the 16th century.
• Cheesecake has been around since ancient Greek times.
• Gingerbread cheesecake is a delicious combination of two classic desserts.