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Four individual no-bake gingerbread cheesecake cups, garnished beautifully, on a light background.

Festive No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

These Festive No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are a quick and easy dessert, perfect for the holidays. Layers of crushed gingerbread cookies and a spiced cream cheese filling create a delicious treat that requires minimal effort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream cold
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp Nutmeg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Crust and Topping
  • 10-12 Gingerbread Cookies crushed
Equipment
  • 6-8 Small dessert cups or ramekins

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Medium bowl
  • Small dessert cups or ramekins

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush the gingerbread cookies into coarse crumbs, reserving two tablespoons for topping later.
  2. Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract in a bowl, then beat until smooth.
  3. In a separate cold bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined.
Assembly and Chilling
  1. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of crushed gingerbread cookies into the bottom of each dessert cup, then top with a generous dollop of the cheesecake filling.
  2. Repeat layers if desired, or finish by sprinkling the reserved cookie crumbs on top.
  3. Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes to an hour to allow them to set and flavors to meld.

Notes

For an extra festive touch, garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon just before serving.