No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are a festive and effortless dessert perfect for the holiday season. Combining a spiced gingerbread cookie crust with a creamy, lightly sweetened cheesecake filling infused with warm holiday spices, these cups are topped with whipped cream and charming mini gingerbread men. Ready in just a few hours with no oven required, they’re an ideal treat to prepare ahead of time and delight guests with their rich, seasonal flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed gingerbread cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 ¼ cups whipped cream (folded in)
Toppings
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish
- Mini gingerbread men for garnish
- Ground cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies with the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of individual serving cups to form an even crust layer.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Using a mixer, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate whipped cream: Gently fold the 1 ¼ cups of whipped cream into the seasoned cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy, for a creamy texture.
- Assemble cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the prepared gingerbread crusts in each cup.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for 2 to 3 hours to allow the filling to set properly.
- Add toppings and serve: Before serving, top each cheesecake cup with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies, a mini gingerbread man, and a dash of cinnamon for garnish.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese to ensure a smooth filling without lumps.
- Chilling time is essential for the cheesecake to firm up—don’t skip it.
- Garnishes add a festive touch but can be customized or omitted as desired.
- For a lighter option, substitute part of the cream cheese with Greek yogurt.
- Store leftover cheesecake cups covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: gingerbread cheesecake, no bake cheesecake, holiday dessert, gingerbread cookies, festive dessert cups
