No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups
These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are creamy, spiced, and festive—perfect for Christmas parties or cozy nights in. Just mix, chill, and serve!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Spatula
- Serving Cups or Jars
Ingredients
For the Gingerbread Crust
- 1.5 cups gingerbread cookies crushed
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 1.5 cups cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground cloves
- 1.25 cups heavy cream whipped to stiff peaks
For Decoration
- whipped cream for topping
- crushed gingerbread cookies for garnish
- mini gingerbread men cookies for garnish
- ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix crushed gingerbread cookies and melted butter. Divide into serving cups and press to form crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until combined.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
- Spoon or pipe filling over crust in cups. Smooth tops.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2–3 hours until set.
- Top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, a mini gingerbread man, and a dusting of cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Decorate just before serving to maintain crisp textures. Use clear cups or jars for the prettiest presentation.