What is a Gansito made of?

A Gansito is a popular Mexican snack cake made by Marinela. It features a soft sponge cake filled with strawberry jam and a creamy vanilla layer, all coated in a chocolate shell with sprinkles on top. It’s sweet, nostalgic, and beloved across generations—and it’s what gives Gansito Cheesecake its signature flavor.

What is the world's most expensive cheesecake?

The world's most expensive cheesecake was created by Chef Raffaele Ronca in New York. Priced at $5,000, it’s made with luxurious ingredients like Italian white truffles, 24-karat gold flakes, and aged Cognac. While Gansito Cheesecake doesn’t cost thousands, it offers rich flavor and comfort that money can’t buy.

Why is Japanese cheesecake so good?

Japanese cheesecake is light, airy, and jiggly—thanks to whipped egg whites folded into the batter. It’s less dense than traditional New York-style cheesecake and has a subtle sweetness. While very different from the rich layers of a Gansito Cheesecake, both desserts bring joy in totally unique ways.

What is the best cheesecake in the world?

That depends on who you ask! Some say New York-style is king, others love Basque burnt cheesecake. But for fans of nostalgic, flavor-packed desserts, Gansito Cheesecake might just take the crown. It combines creamy cheesecake with childhood memories in every bite.

Gansito Cheesecake: 5 Easy Steps to a Simple, Sweet Treat

Description

This creamy Gansito Cheesecake blends nostalgic Mexican snack cake flavors with rich, homemade cheesecake. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

6 Gansito snack cakes

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup melted butter

1/4 cup strawberry jam

1/2 cup chocolate chips (for topping)

Whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, press into pan, and bake for 10 minutes.

3. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla until smooth.

4. Pour half the batter into the crust, then layer sliced Gansitos evenly.

5. Add remaining batter and swirl in strawberry jam if using.

6. Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set. Cool, then chill for at least 4 hours.

7. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over chilled cheesecake. Add whipped cream and Gansito pieces to serve.

Notes

You can prepare this up to 2 days in advance. Store covered in the fridge. Swap strawberry jam for guava or raspberry for a twist.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 385
Sugar: 29g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 95mg