Description
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups combine the warm, festive spices of gingerbread with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling. Made without an oven, they are easy to prepare and perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you want a cozy, spiced dessert in a convenient single-serve format.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed gingerbread cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 ¼ cups whipped cream
Topping
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed cookies, mini gingerbread men, cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed gingerbread cookies with the melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottoms of serving cups to form the crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Continue beating until all spices are fully incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until everything is blended and fluffy, creating a light texture.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared gingerbread crusts in each cup.
- Chill the cups: Refrigerate the assembled cups for 2 to 3 hours to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, top each cheesecake cup with additional whipped cream, crushed cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for garnish.
Notes
- You can prepare the crust and filling a day ahead and assemble just before chilling to save time.
- Use full-fat cream cheese and cream for the best texture and flavor.
- Feel free to substitute mini gingerbread men with other festive cookies or decorations.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before beating to create a smooth filling.
- For a less sweet version, reduce powdered sugar slightly according to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: No Bake, Cheesecake, Gingerbread, Holiday Dessert, Easy Dessert, Festive Dessert, Spiced Cheesecake
