Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups, a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake filling with a crunchy gingerbread crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these individual cups are not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing, making them an impressive treat for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dessert that captures the warmth of gingerbread and the richness of cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies
- 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)
Instructions
- To make the crust, combine crushed gingerbread cookies and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of serving cups.
- For the cheesecake filling, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and spices until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the mixture until just combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into each cup over the crust layer and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least two hours or until set. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream and crushed gingerbread cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg