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Pear cheesecake with gingersnap crust

July 30, 2014 by Roxana 45 Comments

Soft pears, perfectly smooth and rich filling and a crust made from gingersnap cookies, this pear cheesecake is a fabulous dessert to enjoy year round!
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Do you know what day is today? It’s National Cheesecake Day!! One of my favorite days of the year!

I’ve mentioned lots of times chocolate cheesecake is my favorite dessert of all time, but truth be told I love cheesecake anything. For me cheesecake is one of those desserts I could eat every single day despite several other sweet options in the house.

There is something magical about the velvety filling that gets me All.The.Time.

Other reasons why I love cheesecake?

– it comes in so many flavor combinations! Chocolate cheesecake, dulce de leche cheesecake, candy cane cheesecake, biscoff cheesecake to name just a few!

– the filling can be made using various types of cheese. In addition to the standard cream cheese,  you can make ricotta cheesecake and even goat cheese cheesecake!

Still not convinced why cheesecake is the best dessert ever? Maybe all the cheesecake recipes my friends and I are sharing today will convince you! (scroll to the bottom of this post to check all 60 cheesecake recipes) Pear cheesecake with gingersnap crust from Roxanashomebaking.com

This pear cheesecake is one of my favorite cheesecake at the moment. It’s rich, creamy and smooth, just like a cheesecake should be with lots of roughly chopped soft pear pieces and a touch of ground ginger. I love pairing pears with ginger but if you’re not a big fan, you could use cinnamon or nutmeg instead.

Despite its long list of ingredients, this cheesecake it’s actually fairly simple to make. The classic graham cracker crust is substituted by gingersnap crackers mixed with melted butter. Press evenly on the bottom of a 13X9″ baking pan. No extra sugar added and the crust requires no pre-baking. Just refrigerate while you make the filling.

For the filling, you’ll have to make the pears first. After they have been peeled and cored cook over low heat in a sugary water until just begin to soften. Remove from the stove, drain and let cool. Pear cheesecake with gingersnap crust

The cheese filling not only includes cream cheese, but sour cream as well.

For a silky smooth filling, it’s very important to remember to have the ingredients at room temperature. Now, that it’s summer time, leave your ingredients out for about an hour or so. You also have to keep in mind a light beating is all it’s needed. If you over-mix the cheesecake filling you’ll most likely end up with cracks.

Speaking of cracked cheesecake, making bars seems a whole lots easier and less likely to crack. If you prefer a round cheesecake (for a 9″ springform pan) half the recipe. It should work like a charm.

Pear cheesecake with gingersnap crust recipe

Yields 20 bars

Soft pears, perfectly smooth and rich filling and a crust made from gingersnap cookies, this pear cheesecake is a fabulous dessert to enjoy year round!

30 minPrep Time

50 minCook Time

5 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

    Crust
  • 8 oz gingersnaps
  • 1/3 cup melted butter
  • Filling
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 3-4 firm pears
  • 3X8 oz packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Line a 13X9" baking pan with parchment paper, leaving about one inch of paper hanging from the sides. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor add the gingersnaps and pulse until finely ground. Pour in the melted butter and pulse for few seconds.
  3. Remove for the food processor and with your fingers (or the back of a spoon) press evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Refrigerate while you make the filling.
  4. Peel, core and roughly chop the pears.
  5. In a small saucepan, add the 1/2 cup sugar, water, lemon juice and the pears.
  6. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pears are tender but not breaking up.
  7. Remove from the heat, drain and cool completely.
  8. Heat the oven to 325F.
  9. In a mixing bowl, add the cream cheese and the remaining 1 cup sugar. With the paddle attachment on, beat on low speed until smooth.
  10. Stir in the eggs, one at at time, scraping the sides of the bowl if needed.
  11. Last, beat in the sour cream and the ground ginger.
  12. Arrange the pears over the crust, pour the filling and bake the cheesecake for approximately 50 minutes or until set.
  13. Turn the oven off, slightly open the door and leave the cheesecake to cool in the warm oven for at least 1 hour before removing.
  14. Refrigerate for a couple of hours before cutting into bars.
  15. For a fancy look, top each cheesecake bar with whipped cream and a dust of ground ginger.
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  • Ricotta Cheesecake from French Press
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  • Sugar cookie cheesecake from Munchkin Munchies
  • Vanilla Bean Cheesecake from Wine & Glue
  • Very Berry Cheesecake with Chocolate Oreo Crust from JavaCupcake
  • White Chocolate Cheesecake with Macadamia Nuts and Caramel from Taste and Tell
  • White Chocolate Frangelico Cheesecake from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake from Will Cook For Smiles

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Cheesecake Beverages:

  • Black Raspberry Cheesecake Milkshake from Blahnik Baker
  • Caramel Cheesecake Martini from Happy Food, Healthy Life

Cheesecake Cookies and Bars:

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  • Cherry Cheesecake Brownies from Inside BruCrew Life
  • Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake Cookies from Lemons for Lulu
  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars from Chez CateyLou
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  • No Bake Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Bars from Garnish with Lemon
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  • Strawberry Cheesecake Pots from Barbara Bakes
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Frozen Cheesecakes and Treats:

  • Blackberry Cheesecake Popsicles from The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
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Filed Under: Cookies and Bars, Recipe Tagged With: cheesecake, cream cheese, ginger, gingersnaps, pear, sour cream

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  1. Marly says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:17 am

    Wow, Roxana! What a beautiful cheesecake! It looks delicious. Thanks SO much for all your hard work coordinating all these wonderful Cheesecake Recipes on the same day! You rock!
    Reply
  2. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:28 am

    I seriously need some new ways to eat pears...I always forget about their existance. Put anything in a cheesecake and I am one happy camper...especially with that gingersnap crust. I. am. dead. Pinned!
    Reply
  3. Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:54 am

    I love the pears in this cheesecake-such a fun twist! Thanks for organizing such a fun day!
    Reply
  4. Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:55 am

    I always forget how much I love pears- especially in dessert. Yum! And this crust? Mmmm
    Reply
  5. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    July 30, 2014 at 8:23 am

    These cheesecake bars are gorgeous! I love the gingersnap crust, and the filling looks so creamy and delicious! Thank you so so much for hosting today! What an awesome day to celebrate, and what a fun group of friends to celebrate with!!
    Reply
  6. Betsy | JavaCupcake.com says

    July 30, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I love that you used pear and gingersnap in your cheesecake! Two flavors that pair so well together and I'm sure make this cheesecake OUT OF THIS WORLD!
    Reply
  7. Aimee @ ShugarySweets says

    July 30, 2014 at 8:32 am

    I just bought some gorgeous pears that I need to use, no joke! LOVE this. And thank you so much for organizing this holiday :)
    Reply
  8. Melanie @ Carmel Moments says

    July 30, 2014 at 9:01 am

    I love pears and I'm sure pears in a cheesecake would just be over the top. Have a great day Roxana!
    Reply
  9. Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I love cheesecake for it's endless combinations...LOVING this pear and ginger version!!
    Reply
  10. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Cheesecake is amazing but you need to have the right recipe. I can see that I can choose from quite a list today :D
    Reply
  11. Stacy says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:44 am

    Love that gingersnap crust, Roxana! It goes beautifully with the pears and the cheesecake filling. Thanks so much for organizing this great celebration!
    Reply
  12. Sue {munchkin munchies} says

    July 30, 2014 at 10:56 am

    I love a gingersnap crust! This looks delicious, Roxana! Thanks so much for organizing the cheesecake party!
    Reply
  13. Heather @ French Press says

    July 30, 2014 at 11:26 am

    such a gorgeous cake, and I love the gingersnap crust, I bet it's delicious. Thank you again for putting this all together
    Reply
  14. Robin @ Simply Southern Baking says

    July 30, 2014 at 11:55 am

    This is such a great combination. I've never had pear in a cheesecake before and this looks amazing! Thanks again for pulling all this together.
    Reply
  15. Emily @ Life on Food says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    Holy Moly Cheesecake recipes! I am with you. Cheesecake gives you so many options and flavors. You have to love it.
    Reply
  16. Julie says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:06 pm

    Love the chunks of real pears and the texture they'd add! Thanks for all your hard work in setting up Cheesecake Day!
    Reply
  17. Ashley @ Wishes & Dishes says

    July 30, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    This is going to be my husband's new favorite cheesecake. He loves pears. Looks awesome!
    Reply
  18. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    July 30, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    What a great combination for cheesecake bars! I love pears!
    Reply
  19. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    July 30, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    Roxana, these look amazing! I LOVE the gingersnap crust! It's making me think of what else I could fill it with. Yumm! Thank you SO MUCH for all your hard work organizing Cheesecake Day! Pinned!
    Reply
  20. Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says

    July 30, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    This is such a great combination of flavors!! Oh my!! And thank you so much for organizing such a wonderful party!!
    Reply
  21. Lora @cakeduchess says

    July 30, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Fabulous cheesecake idea, Roxana! I love pear desserts. Your gingersnap crust is delightful! Thank you for taking the time and energy to put this fun day together with all the bakers!! xx
    Reply
  22. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    July 30, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    What a great and creative combination of flavors!
    Reply
  23. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 30, 2014 at 5:52 pm

    Roxana, I love seeing those big pear chunks in the cheesecake. . this is perfection and beautiful!!! love love love! thanks so much for bringing us all together today! so fun!
    Reply
  24. Nancy @ gottagetbaked says

    July 30, 2014 at 7:58 pm

    Roxana, thank you so much for organizing today's event. Celebrating cheesecake day with y'all has been so much fun! And girl, your cheesecake is too legit to quit. I LOVE the gingersnap crust, those soft poached pears that must melt in the mouth, and that smooth, creamy cheesecake. Your photos are gorgeous too. My husband, who loves all fruit desserts, would be all over this unique, creative recipe!
    Reply
  25. Lyuba@willcookforsmiles says

    July 30, 2014 at 8:20 pm

    Pears and gingersnaps sound like they are perfect together! Wonderful cheesecake!
    Reply
  26. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    July 30, 2014 at 11:05 pm

    This is quite the impressive cheesecake! Thanks for organizing the whole day!
    Reply
  27. Alice // Hip Foodie Mom says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:00 pm

    Roxana, I just read Liz's post and just realized we didn't meet in Miami at BlogHer Food!!! We must meet at the next food conference! :)
    Reply
  28. Connie | URBAN BAKES says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    Pears with a gingersnap crust sounds like a lovely combination and I have both right now at home! Thanks so much for pulling this all together. You did a fabulous job! Looking forward to the next round ;-)
    Reply
  29. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    July 31, 2014 at 1:28 pm

    I absolutely love the flavor combo you have here, Roxana! Pears and ginger - yummers! THANK YOU so much for organizing this event! Best food holiday ever! Pinned!
    Reply
  30. Kim - Liv Life says

    July 31, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    Oh Roxana!! Look at those fabulous chunks of pears in the cheesecakes... what a combo!! The ginger is just a bonus. An incredible recipe and an awesome day to celebrate!!
    Reply
  31. Jessica @ Jessiker Bakes says

    August 1, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Thanks again Roxana for organising this amazing round up! Your cheesecake looks beautiful and I'm loving that crust!
    Reply
  32. Carla says

    August 1, 2014 at 11:39 am

    I don't think I've ever had a pear cheesecake before! Sounds perfect as August is here now. Thank you for coordinating this event! One of the best days ever.
    Reply
  33. Shaina says

    August 1, 2014 at 5:01 pm

    Love this unique flavor cheesecake! I've never had nor heard of pear cheesecake before, but I bet its yummy! Especially with a gingersnap crust, now THAT's a winning combo right there. Pear & ginger<3
    Reply
  34. Katherines Corner says

    August 2, 2014 at 9:55 am

    What a wonderful combination of flavors! I invite you to share this yumminess at my Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop ( you can link up through Sat) Hugs
    Reply
  35. Anita at Hungry Couple says

    August 2, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Oh, I love that you used pear. How delicious!!
    Reply
  36. Tara says

    August 2, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    That looks so delicious, I would love two pieces please!! Thanks for organizing such a fantastic event!! Cheesecake rules!!!
    Reply
  37. Ala says

    August 4, 2014 at 6:22 pm

    You are one killer hostess, Roxana! It was such a privilege to join all of you for cheesecake day--this pear cheesecake is seriously making me drool all over my desk. Good thing I have some pears to use up! I can't wait for next year, and any other events at which we might meet up. Cheerios!
    Reply
  38. Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says

    August 4, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks so much for arranging Cheesecake Day! It was a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to the next Food Holiday!
    Reply
  39. Tonia says

    August 5, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    What a beautiful recipe and I love that you added pears! Thanks again for including me in the celebration.
    Reply
  40. holly waterfall says

    August 5, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    I just love the combination of ginger and pear together! These look absolutely perfect, and I'd love to just grab a fork and pull up a chair. YUM!
    Reply
  41. Terri/LoveandConfections says

    August 12, 2014 at 11:00 am

    These bars are so pretty! I love pears and have never thought to put them in cheesecake. Using cookies as a crust is so great because you can get so many different flavor combinations, instead of just the graham cracker crust.
    Reply
  42. Alexis+@+Upside+Down+Pear says

    September 24, 2014 at 5:06 pm

    Even if this wasn't a cheesecake, I'd still want this for the pear and gingersnap combo. Oh man, this is like a dream come true. Weekend bake-a-thon here I come!
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  43. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    October 14, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    I've never seen a pear cheesecake before. It looks great! I don't even like pears but this... this I would totally eat! Thanks for hosting Cheesecake Day. :)
    Reply
  44. Janelle says

    April 2, 2015 at 4:59 pm

    You shouldn't steal recipes if your copying a recipe tell where you got it from! This recipe was featured in a magazine in 2006. Using a recipe as your own is wrong.
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    • Roxana says

      April 5, 2015 at 8:31 pm

      Hi Janelle, I did not steal this recipe. There are not that many cheesecake recipes that use this combination, but I would be more than happy to check out the one you mention. Is it found online? I came to US in 2008, so a magazine printed in 2006 has very few changes to come my way.
      Reply

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