Ginger Lemon Cheesecake Bars Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Grease one side of 2 to 3 sheets of parchment paper. Lay them butter-side up inside a 10-inch springform pan, arranging so that they cover all sides, and crimping the edges to ensure they stay in place. Place the springform pan on a sheet tray.
• In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar and salt. Cream on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides.
• Turn the mixer down to medium and add the condensed milk. Beat to combine, then scrape down the bowl. Add the heavy cream, fresh ginger, ground ginger, vanilla and minced lemon zest. Fully combine, then scrape down the sides.
• Turn the mixer to medium-high and add the eggs one at a time, being sure that each is fully combined before adding the next.
• Add the flour, then beat again, scraping down the sides.
• Pour the cheesecake into the center of the springform pan and tap it lightly on the counter to remove any air bubbles.
• Bake for 30 minutes, then rotate. Continue to bake until dark golden brown, another 30 to 35 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until completely set, 6 hours.
• Remove the cheesecake from the pan, then peel down the paper. (You can leave the paper in place for a rustic look.)
• Mix together the lemon curd, limoncello, sour cream, lemon juice and remaining lemon zest in a bowl.
• Pour evenly over the top of the cheesecake, then sprinkle with the powdered sugar and garnish with the basil. Cut into slices and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Sift together flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt for the cookie base in a bowl.
• Cream margarine and white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and beat until well combined. Stir in molasses and water. Gradually stir flour mixture into the molasses mixture. Transfer dough to a 9x13-inch pan, patting it down so it covers the entire bottom of the pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
• Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and brown sugar for the filling in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and stir, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until mixture is smooth. Fold in 3 cups whipped topping until well combined. Spread filling into the cooled cookie base. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until set, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Garnish with remaining whipped topping before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle cookie crumbs evenly onto bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
• Beat Neufchatel and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add lemon peel and juice; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crumbs in pan.
• Bake 25 minutes or until center is almost set; cool completely. Spread preserves evenly over cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 24 bars to serve. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.