"This is my twist on Christmas gingerbread...cheesecake-style! I like to garnish it with small gingerbread men all the way around the sides and a dollop of whipping cream on each slice. —Cindy Romberg, Mississauga, Ontario..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup molasses
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3 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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3 eggs, lightly beaten
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TOPPING:
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4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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Melted chocolate, optional