Cardamom and Spiced Pear Cheesecake
This elegant dessert features a buttery ginger biscuit crust, a velvety cardamom-infused cream cheese filling, and a topping of tender, honey-glazed spiced pears.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 250 g ginger snap biscuits finely crushed
- 75 g unsalted butter melted
- 600 g full-fat cream cheese room temperature
- 150 g caster sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp ground cardamom freshly ground preferred
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium pears firm-ripe, peeled and sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
Notes
For the best texture, ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. This cheesecake can be made 24 hours in advance. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.