Description
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups offer a creamy cheesecake flavors intertwined with the warmth of gingerbread cookies, making them a perfect festive treat for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the gingerbread cookie crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of your serving cups or glasses, creating an even crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the ground ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Blend well to incorporate the spices evenly.
- Fold in the whipped cream gently until just combined, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the creamy filling over your crust in each cup, filling them generously.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to set before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding finely chopped candied ginger or using different cookie bases like graham crackers or chocolate cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: gingerbread, cheesecake, no-bake dessert, holiday treats, gluten-free