"Forget gingerbread men recipes, this gingerbread cheesecake just became your new best friend at Christmas! This easy dessert recipe is loaded with the rich and creamy flavor you love about cheesecake, but it's got a seasonal twist!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups gingerbread cookies, crushed
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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1 3/4 cups sugar
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4 8 oz. blocks cream cheese, softened
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 eggs, room temperature
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1/4 cup molasses
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 + 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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freshly grated lemon zest
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whipped cream, for serving