Description
Delightful no-bake cheesecake cups flavored with gingerbread, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookies (crushed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
- Crushed gingerbread cookies (for topping)
- Mini gingerbread men cookies (for decoration)
- Ground cinnamon (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the gingerbread crust: In a bowl, mix the crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form a crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until everything is well blended.
- Assemble the cheesecake cups: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cheesecake mixture until well combined. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the gingerbread crust in each cup.
- Chill the cheesecake cups: Cover the cups with plastic wrap and place them in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to let them set.
- Decorate: Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
- Serve: Enjoy your delicious No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups as a treat for family and friends!
Notes
Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Use fresh whipped cream for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: no-bake, cheesecake, gingerbread, holiday dessert, easy dessert, festive treats