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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Indulge in No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups This Holiday

Enjoy the festive flavor of No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups, a perfect holiday treat with creamy cheesecake and spiced gingerbread.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups Gingerbread Cookies or ginger snaps or graham crackers as substitutes
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese fully softened
  • ¾ cups Powdered Sugar or granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger or fresh grated ginger in smaller doses
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or apple pie spice mix
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg omit or increase cinnamon if needed
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves or allspice as a replacement
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream whipped, or coconut cream for non-dairy

Equipment

  • food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Serving cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Gingerbread Crust: Crush gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs, combine with melted butter, and press into the bottom of serving cups.
  2. Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Fold in Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and gently fold into the cheesecake mixture.
  4. Assemble the Cups: Layer the cheesecake filling on top of the crust in each cup and smooth the tops.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 to 3 hours to set the filling.
  6. Decorate: Pipe whipped cream on top, sprinkle with crushed cookies, and add mini gingerbread men before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened to room temperature. Allow for adequate chilling time for the perfect texture.

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