Description
Delight in the creamy, spiced flavors of these festive No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Gingerbread Base: Crush the gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of dessert cups.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, molasses, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Gently fold in the whipped cream to maintain an airy texture.
- Layer it Up: Spoon the cheesecake mixture on top of the gingerbread base in the cups.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes or until firm.
- Serve: Top with extra whipped cream or crushed gingerbread before serving.
Notes
Opt for room temperature cream cheese for a smooth mixture and adjust spices to your liking. For an extra festive touch, consider adding crushed candy canes or drizzling chocolate on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg