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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups (Easy Holiday Dessert) Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 cups 1x
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in the festive season with these No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups, a quick and easy holiday dessert featuring a spiced gingerbread cookie crust and a creamy, fluffy gingerbread-infused cream cheese filling. Perfectly portioned in individual cups, they’re an elegant yet simple treat to impress your guests without the need for baking.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 10 Gingerbread Cookies (or gluten-free ginger snaps/almond cookies for gluten-free option)
  • 4 tablespoons Melted Butter (dairy-free alternatives can be used if vegan)

Filling

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (use dairy-free cream cheese for vegan version)
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (alternative sweeteners may be used)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream (coconut whipped cream for non-dairy option)

Serving

  • Additional whipped cream, crushed cookies, mini gingerbread men, and cinnamon for garnish, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crust: Crush the gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs. Mix the crumbs with the melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of small serving cups or jars, creating an even crust layer.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Mixture: Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and mix until creamy and all spices are well incorporated.
  3. Incorporate Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, taking care to preserve the airy texture for a light and fluffy filling.
  4. Assemble the Cups: Spoon or pipe the creamy filling over the prepared crusts in each cup, filling them generously and evenly.
  5. Chill the Cups: Refrigerate the assembled cups for 2-3 hours, allowing the filling to set firmly.
  6. Serve with Flair: Once set, garnish the cheesecake cups with additional whipped cream, crushed gingerbread cookies, mini gingerbread men, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, substitute gingerbread cookies with gluten-free ginger snaps or almond cookies.
  • Vegan alternatives include dairy-free cream cheese and coconut whipped cream instead of traditional dairy products.
  • Adjust the ground spices to taste to increase or decrease the festive gingerbread flavor.
  • Use a piping bag for a more polished presentation.
  • These cheesecake cups can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated until serving.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/no-bake-gingerbread-cheesecake-cups-easy-holiday-dessert-recipe/