No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Recipe
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups combine the warm, festive flavors of gingerbread spices with creamy cheesecake filling in a convenient, individual serving. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this dessert features a buttery gingerbread cookie crust topped with a spiced cream cheese mixture, folded with whipped cream for lightness, and garnished with extra whipped cream, crushed cookies, and cute mini gingerbread men for a delightful presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 cups 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, 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
For Topping
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingerbread cookies
- Mini gingerbread men
- Cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the crushed gingerbread cookies with the melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of serving cups or glasses to form an even crust layer.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and continue to beat until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the spiced cream cheese mixture. Use a spatula to carefully combine, preserving the fluffy texture without deflating the whipped cream.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon the creamy filling over the prepared crusts in each cup, distributing evenly and smoothing the tops as desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for 2 to 3 hours to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Just before serving, top each cup with additional whipped cream, sprinkle with crushed gingerbread cookies, add mini gingerbread men, and lightly dust with cinnamon to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for a smoother filling.
- For a stricter gingerbread flavor, consider adding a pinch of allspice.
- Can be prepared a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.
- Mini gingerbread men can be replaced with festive sprinkles or chopped nuts as garnish.
- Ensure the crust is pressed firmly to avoid crumbling when serving.
Keywords: No-Bake, Gingerbread, Cheesecake, Holiday Dessert, Individual Cups, Spiced Cheesecake
