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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Delightful No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for the Holidays

Indulge in these No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups, a festive dessert that captures the essence of the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 cups Crushed Gingerbread Cookies Can substitute with graham crackers
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted; coconut oil can be used for dairy-free option
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Powdered erythritol for healthier option
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Or almond extract as an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or coconut cream for dairy-free option
For Decoration
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Or whipped coconut cream for vegan twist
  • ½ cup Crushed Gingerbread Cookies For topping
  • 6 Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies For decoration
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk
  • Piping bag
  • Ramekins or Small Cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the crust by combining crushed gingerbread cookies with melted butter. Press into small cups to create a tight crust.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and ground spices.
  3. Gently fold in whipped heavy cream to the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  4. Spoon or pipe the filling over the prepared crust in each cup, smoothing the tops for an even finish.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours to set.
  6. Once set, top each cup with whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an even richer flavor, chill the cups overnight, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

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