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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Delicious No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for Your Holidays

These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups combine creamy cheesecake with warm gingerbread flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill 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 cup Gingerbread Cookies Crushed, can substitute with graham crackers
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened, can substitute with mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can use granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Essential for gingerbread flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly for festive touch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves Omit if preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped to stiff peaks, can substitute with coconut cream
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Sweetened is best
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Gingerbread Cookies For topping
  • 6 pieces Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies For decoration

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine crushed gingerbread cookies with melted unsalted butter, stirring until fully combined. Press mixture into the bottom of serving cups and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Add vanilla extract and spices, mixing until well blended. Fold in whipped cream gently.
  3. Remove the crust cups from the refrigerator. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the gingerbread crust, smoothing the tops.
  4. Return the filled cups to the refrigerator and chill for 2-3 hours.
  5. Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, and a mini gingerbread man. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a creamier filling. Don’t overmix the whipped cream to maintain texture. Customize toppings for presentation.

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