Ginger Lemon Cheesecake

Brighten up your day with this easy-to-make Ginger Lemon Cheesecake that is sweet, tangy, and delicious! This is an absolutely perfect treat for cheesecake lovers and a delightful dessert for everyone this holiday season!

Looking for more lemon recipes? Try my Lemon Cupcakes, Lemon Cake, or my easy Lemon Cookies.

What is Ginger Lemon Cheesecake?

This Ginger Lemon Cheesecake is an easy dessert recipe that is deliciously packed with tangy flavors. It is made of a delicious cheesecake crust made with ground ginger, salt, sugar, unsalted butter, and flour, then topped with a creamy lemon cheesecake filling.

This easy cheesecake recipe is ideal for a light dessert this holiday season or on any other occasion. It has a delicious combination of lemon and ginger flavors, which makes a perfect treat for those who love sweet, creamy, and tangy desserts. Give this a try and enjoy every bite! Make sure to share the delight with your loved ones, too!

Health Benefits of Lemon:

• Promotes heart health.
• Aids weight management.
• Improves digestive health.
• Helps prevent kidney stones.
• Prevents anemia and cancer.

Tips and Procedures:

• Use the blocks, not whipped or tubbed cream cheese.
• For extra lemony flavor, you can swirl 3-4 tbsp/45-60ml of lemon curd into the top of the filling before baking.
• You can adjust the amount of ground ginger and lemon juice to your liking.
• Feel free to top these cheesecake bars with candied ginger, fresh fruits like strawberry, blueberry, or a lemon slice.
• You may use crushed gingersnaps or graham cracker crumbs instead of all-purpose flour for the crust in this recipe.  A food processor can be used in making biscuit crumbs.
• Alternatively, lime juice can be used for the tangy taste if lemon juice is unavailable.
• Storage: These lemon ginger cheesecake bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.

How to Make Ginger Lemon Cheesecake:

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

Crust:

• all-purpose flour
• granulated sugar
• ground ginger
• salt
• unsalted butter

Filling:

• cream cheese
• granulated sugar
• lemon zest
• ground ginger
• fresh lemon juice
• large eggs

Preheat oven to 375° F and line a 9” x 13” with parchment paper (or grease it well).

Make the crust:

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, sugar, ground ginger, and salt; stir to combine. Next, add the melted butter and mix until crumbs form, using your hands to mix may be easier. Press the mixture into the lined baking pan and make sure to press into an even layer on the bottom so it gets into the corners. Then, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes before baking:

Blind bake for 10 minutes until starting to go lightly brown at the edges. Reduce oven to 325° F:

Make the filling:

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium until very soft. Add the sugar, lemon zest, and ginger. Then, beat until smooth. Add the lemon juice and beat on medium until completely incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well on low after each one:

Once everything is very smooth, pour the filling on top of the baked crust. Push it into the corners and level everything out:

Bake for 35-40 minutes until just going a little brown at the edges and slightly jiggling in the middle:

Allow to cool slowly for the first 30 minutes, then cool completely before cutting and serving:

Enjoy these delicious ginger lemon cheesecake bars anytime you want!

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