INGREDIENTS
5
large eggs, separated
1/2 cup
molasses
1/4 cup
plus 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
2 tbsp
finely grated fresh ginger
3/4 cup
cake flour
1 tsp
baking powder
1 tsp
ground ginger
3/4 tsp
ground allspice
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/4 tsp
salt
1/4 cup
plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tsp
unflavored gelatin
1 tbsp
cold water
4 oz
cream cheese, softened
1/2 tsp
ground cinnamon
12 oz
crème fraîche
1/2 cup
confectioners' sugar
1 stick
unsalted butter
2
4-inch cinnamon sticks
8
whole cloves
2 tbsp
dark rum
2 tbsp
apple cider
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Toasted pecans and dried cranberries, for garnish