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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Indulge in these silky, creamy No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups that combine the holiday flavors of gingerbread with the richness of cheesecake, all without the need for baking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it's at room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream Whip until soft peaks form.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp allspice
Gingerbread Layers
  • 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed For layering.
  • to taste additional crushed gingerbread cookies for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth.
  2. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  3. Gradually fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
  4. Add the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice, gently folding until incorporated.
Layering
  1. In serving cups, layer the crushed gingerbread cookies and the cheesecake mixture, starting and finishing with the cheesecake layer.
  2. Top with additional crushed gingerbread cookies.
Chilling
  1. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

These cheesecake cups can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge for 3-4 days. Cover well to prevent absorption of fridge odors.