Description
A luxurious cheesecake featuring tart rhubarb and warm ginger swirls, topped with a rich, caramelized fruit layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb
- 1/4 cup fresh grated ginger
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix graham crumbs with melted butter and press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; incorporate eggs and heavy cream.
- Simmer rhubarb, ginger, and a bit of sugar until thickened into a jam.
- Pour cheesecake batter over the crust.
- Drop rhubarb jam on top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake at 325F for 50-60 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Caramelize remaining rhubarb and brown sugar in a pan and spread over the chilled cake.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American