Description
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups feature a spicy gingerbread crust and a creamy filling, making them a quick and delightful dessert for the holidays.
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
- Combine gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of serving cups or glasses.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add ground ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
- Fold in whipped cream gently until combined.
- Spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling over the crust in each cup.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to set.
- Garnish with additional spices or whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
Soften the cream cheese to room temperature for a smooth filling. Press the crust firmly to hold when scooping the filling. Chill for longer for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: no-bake, gingerbread, cheesecake, dessert, holiday