These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are the perfect holiday treat, combining the festive flavors of gingerbread with a creamy cheesecake filling.
Author:Souzan
Prep Time:20 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Dessert
Method:No-Bake
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup crushed ginger snap cookies
2 tablespoons melted butter
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
In a bowl, combine crushed ginger snap cookies and melted butter.
Press the mixture into the bottom of serving cups to form a crust.
In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, ginger, and cinnamon until smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture gently.
Layer the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the cups.
Drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For a stronger ginger flavor, increase the amount of ground ginger.
These cups can be made a day in advance for convenience.