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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake That Will Wow Your Guests

These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups capture the essence of the season with their creamy richness and festive spices, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Gingerbread Cookies Any holiday variety
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted, can substitute with coconut oil
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened, full-fat recommended
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free
For Toppings
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Store-bought or homemade
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Gingerbread Cookies
  • 8 pieces Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies Optional decorative touch
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon For dusting

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush gingerbread cookies in a food processor until finely crumbed. Combine with melted unsalted butter and press into serving cups to form the crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Blend in vanilla extract and spices until incorporated.
  3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture gently to maintain light texture.
  4. Layer the cheesecake filling over crust in cups and smooth the tops.
  5. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours until the filling is set.
  6. Top cups with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a dusting of ground cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth consistency. Chill time is essential for the flavors to meld.

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