Ginger Spice Cheesecake

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat the oven to 350°F. Wrap aluminum foil around the outside of a 9-inch springform pan.

   Step 2

   Stir the cookie crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons sugar in a medium bowl. Press the crumb mixture nto the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of the pan.

   Step 3

   Bake for 10 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned. Remove the pan from the oven. Let the crust cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.

   Step 4

   Beat the cream cheese and remaining sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is creamy. Beat in the soup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Pour the batter into the pan.

   Step 5

   Bake for 55 minutes or until the center is almost set. Let the cheesecake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

2. TIP

   Step 6

   • Cooking Basics: Place a baking pan filled with water on the rack below the cheesecake during baking. This helps prevent the top of the cheesecake from cracking.

3. NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

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   Serving size 1 serving;

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   Calories 327;

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   Total Fat 19g;

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   Saturated Fat 10g;

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   Cholesterol 105mg;

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   Sodium 322mg;

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   Total Carbohydrate 35g;

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   Dietary Fiber 1g;

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   Protein 5g