Description
An adventurous fusion of sweet and savory flavors, this Gingerbread Bacon Blackberry Cheesecake Burger is an unforgettable treat. Combining the warmth of gingerbread buns, creamy cheesecake filling, crispy bacon, and a tart blackberry sauce, this burger takes indulgence to a new level.
Ingredients
Scale
- For Gingerbread Buns:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- For Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For Blackberry Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- For Burger Patties:
- 4 slices crispy bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Butter for grilling
Instructions
- Make the Gingerbread Buns
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix flour, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, molasses, and egg together. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until dough forms. Shape into buns and bake for 15-20 minutes. Cool before assembling. - Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
Beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside. - Make the Blackberry Sauce
In a small saucepan, simmer blackberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool. - Cook the Burger Patties
Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Form into patties and grill until cooked through. Fry bacon slices until crispy. - Assemble the Burgers
Slice the gingerbread buns in half. Spread cheesecake filling on the bottom halves, place burger patties topped with bacon on top, drizzle with blackberry sauce, and cover with the top bun.
Notes
- You can make the cheesecake filling and blackberry sauce a day in advance to save time.
- If you prefer a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour for the buns.
- For a fruit variation, substitute raspberries for blackberries in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling and Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 115mg