Description
These Delicious No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are a festive and easy-to-make dessert perfect for holiday parties. Featuring a spiced gingersnap crust and a creamy, fluffy gingerbread-flavored cheesecake filling, these individual cups are both elegant and convenient. No baking required, making this a quick and foolproof dessert that can be prepared ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (or whipped cream)
Topping (optional)
- Whipped cream
- Extra gingersnap cookie crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs with melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened. Spoon about 2 tablespoons of this mixture into the bottom of six small cups or jars, then gently press down to form a firm crust layer.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until fully combined and smooth. Carefully fold in the whipped topping until the filling is fluffy and well incorporated.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture evenly over the prepared crusts in each cup. Smooth the tops with a spatula to create an even surface.
- Chill to set: Refrigerate the assembled cheesecake cups for at least 2 hours or until fully set and chilled.
- Add finishing touches and serve: Just before serving, top each cheesecake cup with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with extra gingersnap crumbs if desired for added texture and decoration.
Notes
- These cheesecake cups can be made 1–2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator covered.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based cream cheese and whipped topping.
- Perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want a festive, individual dessert.
