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Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars

Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars
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Indulge in the festive delight of Gingerbread Cheesecake Bars, a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced gingerbread cookie crust. These bars are not only easier to make than traditional cheesecakes but also ideal for sharing during holiday gatherings or cozy family nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks; 220g) unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup (170g) unsulphured molasses
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (281g) all-purpose flour (gluten-free if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 (8-ounce) packages full-fat block cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/2 cup (114g) sour cream (room temperature)
  • 6 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. For the gingerbread base: Cream together butter and light brown sugar. Add molasses, eggs, and vanilla; mix well. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. Spread into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set but soft in the center; allow to cool.
  4. For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars, sour cream, eggs one at a time, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt; mix until smooth.
  5. Pour cheesecake filling over the cooled gingerbread base. Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Cool completely before slicing into squares.

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