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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Delicious No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for the Holidays

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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups bring the warmth of gingerbread into a creamy dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup gingerbread cookies can substitute with gingersnap cookies
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter can use salted butter for a different flavor profile
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese ensure at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar can use granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract opt for pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger fresh ginger can intensify flavor
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon consider using cinnamon sticks in crust
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg can be omitted if not available
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves omit if undesirable or substitute with allspice
  • 1 cup heavy cream whipping cream can be substituted

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Spatula
  • serving cups

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Start by crushing your gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or a rolling pin.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies with melted butter, mixing until the crumbs hold together when pressed.
  3. Spoon the mixture evenly into serving cups and press it down firmly.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Gradually add in vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing until well incorporated.
  6. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
  8. Carefully fill the prepared cups with the cheesecake filling over the crust, smoothing the tops.
  9. Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to set.
  10. Once chilled, top with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, a dusting of cinnamon, and mini gingerbread men before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling time is essential for the cheesecake to achieve the right texture. Enjoy and get creative with toppings!

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