Average Rating: 4TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Bake: 45 min. + chilling
YIELD: 12 servings.Ingredients
- 1-1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
- 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- Chopped pecans and melted chocolate, optional
Instructions
- 1. Place a greased 9-in. springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan.
- 2. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of prepared pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 325آ° for 8-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- 3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour into crust.
- 4. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan. Bake at 325آ° until center is just set and top appears dull, 45-55 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
- 5. For topping, place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan, bring cream just to a boil. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth. Cool slightly, stirring occasionally. Pour over cheesecake. Refrigerate overnight.
- 6. Remove sides of pan. If desired, sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with additional melted chocolate.
Nutrition Facts
1 slice (calculated without chocolate drizzle): 451 calories, 33g fat (20g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 295mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
