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Gingerbread Man Cheesecake Bars

These gingerbread man cheesecake bars are rich, creamy, and loaded with gingerbread flavor and topped with gingerbread man sprinkles.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings 12 Bars

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Mixing Bowl
  • 8x8 baking dish
  • parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon gingerbread syrup

For the Filling:

  • 16 ounces 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons Monin gingerbread syrup
  • 5 gingerbread cookies crumbled (any brand)

For the Topping:

  • Cool Whip or whipped cream
  • Gingerbread man sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and gingerbread syrup until well combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust layer.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and gingerbread syrup, and beat again until fully combined.
  • Gently fold in the crumbled gingerbread cookies.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust, spreading it out evenly.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  • Let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  • Slice into bars, top with Cool Whip or whipped cream, and sprinkle with gingerbread man sprinkles for a festive touch. Enjoy these sweet, spiced treats!

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.