Candied Ginger Cheesecake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 50 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 831 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

12 each gingersnap cookies crushed
24 ounces cottage cheese
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
2 large eggs
4 each egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Directions

Coat the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.

Sprinkle with the gingersnap crumbs, and set aside.

Position knife blade in food processor bowl.

Add the cottage cheese and cream cheese, and process until smooth.

Add 3/4 cup sugar, brandy, whole eggs, chopped gingerroot and process until smooth.

Pour into a large bowl and set aside.

Beat egg whites (at room temperature) and cream of tartar at high speed of an electric mixer until foamy.

Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form.

Gently stir one-fourth of egg white mixture into cottage cheese mixture.

Gently fold in remaining egg white mixture.

Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 50 minutes or until almost set.

Remove from oven, and cool 15 minutes.

Cover and chill at least 8 hours.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 370g
Amount per Serving
Calories 831 55% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.0g78%
 Saturated Fat 31.0g155%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 259mg86%
Sodium 1059mg44%
Total Carbohydrate 58.0g19%
 Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
 Sugars 51.0g
Protein 33.0g66%
Vitamin A 39%  Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 21%  Iron 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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