No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are a delightful holiday dessert that combines a spiced gingerbread cookie crust with a creamy, fluffy cheesecake filling. Perfect for festive occasions and easy to prepare without an oven, this recipe delivers a sweet and warming treat topped with whipped cream and charming gingerbread decorations.
- 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
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 ½ cups crushed gingerbread cookies
- ¼ cup melted butter
Filling
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese
- 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
Toppings
- Whipped cream for topping
- Crushed cookies for garnish
- Mini gingerbread men for garnish
- Cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix the crushed gingerbread cookies with the melted butter until the mixture holds together. Press this mixture firmly into the bottoms of individual serving cups to form the crust layer.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until the filling becomes light and fluffy, ensuring not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over the gingerbread crusts in the cups, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cups for 2 to 3 hours to allow the cheesecake to set properly.
- Add toppings and serve: Just before serving, top each cup with additional whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for festive presentation.
Notes
- Make this dessert up to 24 hours in advance for convenience; keep chilled and add toppings just before serving to maintain texture.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing and smoother filling.
- If mini gingerbread men are unavailable, use other gingerbread themed decorations or sprinkles.
- This recipe can be doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
Keywords: Gingerbread cheesecake, no-bake cheesecake, holiday dessert, festive dessert cups, gingerbread cookies, easy cheesecake, Christmas dessert
