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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for Easy Holiday Hosting

No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for Easy Holiday Hosting
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These no-bake gingerbread cheesecake cups are a festive holiday dessert featuring a spiced cream cheese filling layered over a buttery gingerbread cookie crust. Served in individual portions and topped with whipped cream and crushed cookies, they deliver the cozy flavors of winter without the need for baking.

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups crushed gingerbread cookies

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1½ cups cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1¼ cups heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks

  • Whipped cream (for topping)

  • Crushed gingerbread cookies (for garnish)

  • Mini gingerbread men cookies (optional, for garnish)

  • Ground cinnamon (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups crushed gingerbread cookies and ¼ cup melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture is well combined and holds together.
  2. Divide the crust mixture evenly between 8 serving cups and press firmly to form a base layer.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1½ cups softened cream cheese with ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon ground cloves. Mix until fully incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in 1¼ cups whipped heavy cream until the filling is light and fluffy.
  6. Spoon or pipe the filling over the crust layer in each cup. Smooth the tops with a spoon or spatula.
  7. Refrigerate the cheesecake cups for at least 3 hours until fully set.
  8. Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, a mini gingerbread man (optional), and a light dusting of cinnamon.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free gingerbread cookies.
  • Substitute gingersnaps or cinnamon graham crackers if gingerbread cookies aren’t available.
  • To make ahead, prepare the cups up to 2 days in advance and add toppings just before serving.
  • Freeze undecorated cups for up to 1 month and thaw overnight in the fridge.

Find it online: https://www.cookwithbenchi.com/no-bake-gingerbread-cheesecake-cups/