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Close-up of a Lebkuchen cheesecake topped with colorful garnishes.
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Lebkuchen-Cheesecake

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 pieces
Calories 450
A festive and flavorful cheesecake combining traditional German Lebkuchen spices with creamy cheese filling, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 230 grams Butterkekse (normale oder Schoko) (crushed into fine crumbs)
  • 130 grams Lebkuchen Herzen und Sterne (finely chopped or crushed)
  • 110 grams Butter (melted)

Filling

  • 600 grams Frischkäse
  • 250 grams Magerquark
  • 130 grams Puderzucker
  • 2.5 teelöffel Lebkuchengewürz (divided between crust and filling)
  • 2 beutel Gelatine-Fix (or 5 Blätter Gelatine)
  • 130 grams Puderzucker

Decorations

  • Mini-Lebkuchenmänner Mini-Lebkuchenmänner (for decoration)
  • Granatapfel-Kerne Granatapfel-Kerne (for topping)
  • Nuss-Nougat-Creme Nuss-Nougat-Creme (for decoration)
  • Zuckersterne Zuckersterne (for decoration)
  • Sternanis Sternanis (for decoration)

Instructions 

  • Crush the cookies and Lebkuchen into fine crumbs, then mix with melted butter, cocoa, and spices. Press into a 28cm tart pan and chill for 15 minutes.
  • Mix cream cheese and quark until smooth, then add gelatine fix, spices, and powdered sugar. Pour over crust and chill until set.
  • Decorate with Nut-Nougat-Creme, mini Lebkuchen, pomegranate seeds, stars, and anise just before serving.

Notes

Ensure the cheesecake is well chilled before serving for best texture.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: German
Keyword: Lebkuchen