Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2012

I didn`t expect this to be SO good. The secret is the gingersnap crust. this gives an extra zip. I have frozen the leftovers.

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Judy Kerr

Home Town: Macomb, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

Made this as the dessert for Christmas dinner. One of my guests was allergic to nuts, so just used extra cookie crumbs which was fine for the initial serving...but got a little soggy for leftovers. I also adjusted the spices to taste. I used 1 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 a teaspoon of both ginger and cloves. Very yummy!

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carren1105

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2011

Thank you for the wonderful recipe. I followed it exactly and it turned out wonderful. I took it to a Christmas party and it was a hit, everyone wanted the recipe.

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Marcelle

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

This cheesecake was a big hit at our family Thanksgiving. I agree with other reviews that there is too much butter in the crust. I forgot to put a pan under it when it baked and all the butter dripped onto the bottom of the oven. So, If you are going to use all the butter, then put a pan underneith to catch the drips. I also made a pumpkin spiced whipped cream to go with it, that was really good!

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Giggles08

Reviewed: Dec. 14, 2011

Excellent!! Everyone was very impressed!

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JaimeeVee

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2011

Very good- mix with hand mixer

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Margemerli

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Reviewed: Dec. 9, 2011

This was my second time making a cheese cake, and i wanted to do something different so i made this one for thanksgiving. It turned out so good! I used a water bath to cook it and it came out with a delicious creamy cheese cake texture. Everyone loved it and i am now requested to bring it to family get to gethers! the recipe was easy to follow... it may seem a little over whelming if this is your first time making a cheese cake though!

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Ana

Home Town: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Living In: Capistrano Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2011

Well, the crust was absolutely delicious! Substituted pecans for the hazelnuts, threw those and the gingersnaps in the food processor, and it turned out perfect. I also sprinkled extra crust bits on the top--fantastic!

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Faylinna

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

Quite tasty! I baked in a waterbath and substituted pecans for the hazelnuts following suggestions in the reviews. NOTE: I crushed my gingersnaps in a ziplock bag using a rolling pin --- worked great!

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pchafen

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2011

I just love this cheesecake. Surprsingly easy to put together. Used the cheesecake tips found on this site. Really does make a difference to have ingredients at room temperature, use a water bath, and don't overbeat. Just delish! Make sure your spices are fresh and buy high quality ingredients. They don't cost that much more and makes a real difference in the finished product. Don't even think about using imitation vanilla!

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