This delightful spiced dessert is an orange cheesecake with a baked crust. Thanks to the addition of ginger and the use of ginger cookies, this cheesecake not only has a wonderful aroma but also a warm spiciness. This festive, sweet-and-tangy cheesecake with an orange layer is a classic recipe from a holiday collection.
Ingredients: cottage cheese – 350 g; ginger cookies – 350 g; sugar – 200 g; oranges – 2 pieces; eggs – 2; sour cream – 150 g; butter – 120 g; nutmeg – 10 g; cinnamon – 10 g; ginger – 10 g; cornstarch – 1.5 tablespoons; gelatin – 25 g.
Preparation
Wash the oranges and cut them into small pieces (including the peel), place them in a pot, add half of the sugar, and simmer on low heat for 40–60 minutes.
Crush the ginger cookies into crumbs, add a bit of melted butter, and mix thoroughly with a spoon.
Press the ginger cookie crumbs into the bottom of a baking pan to create an even base. Place the pan with the crumbs in the refrigerator.
In a blender, combine the eggs, sour cream, the remaining sugar, cottage cheese, nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground ginger, and blend until smooth. Add the cornstarch and mix well.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Remove the pan from the refrigerator, pour the cheese mixture over the cookie base, and bake the cheesecake for about 30 minutes, leaving it in the oven for a little while after baking.
Place the hot oranges in a blender and puree them until smooth, then add the quick-dissolving gelatin and mix thoroughly. Pour the orange layer over the cheesecake, let it cool, and refrigerate for 4–5 hours.
Once the orange-ginger cheesecake is ready, remove it from the pan and cut it into portions. This dessert brings a festive, cheerful spirit to Christmas or New Year’s!
Life Hacks
- The base for this cheesecake is typically made from whole-grain cookies, but you can use other cookie crumbs.
- Classic cheesecake uses cream cheese for baking, but you can substitute ricotta.
- Choose oranges that are medium-sized and heavy for their size—those are usually juicier. Large oranges can be dry and bland.
