Gingerbread Oreo No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes
Gingerbread Oreo No-Bake Mini Cheesecakes are a delightful holiday treat that combines the warm spices of gingerbread with the creamy richness of cheesecake, all atop a Gingerbread Oreo crust. These individual desserts are perfect for festive gatherings and are simple to prepare without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 12 Gingerbread Oreo cookies
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup prepared gingerbread pudding (prepared according to package directions)
- 8 ounces Cool Whip (or stabilized whipped cream)
Optional toppings:
- Additional Cool Whip or whipped cream
- Mini gingerbread men cookies or Gingerbread Oreo cookie halves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the crust:
- Place the Gingerbread Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form.
- In a bowl, combine the cookie crumbs with the melted butter, mixing until well combined.
- Divide the mixture evenly among six parfait cups or small canning jars, pressing the crumbs firmly into the bottom to form the crust.
- Make the cheesecake filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the confectioners’ sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Stir in the prepared gingerbread pudding until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the Cool Whip or stabilized whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the cheesecakes:
- Evenly distribute the cheesecake filling over the prepared crusts in each serving cup.
- Smooth the tops with a spoon or spatula.
- Chill:
- Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours, or until set.
- Serve:
- Before serving, top each cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream or Cool Whip.
- Garnish with a mini gingerbread man cookie or a half of a Gingerbread Oreo for a festive touch.
Notes
- If Gingerbread Oreos are unavailable, substitute with regular Oreos and add 1 teaspoon of ground ginger and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the crust mixture to mimic the gingerbread flavor.
- For a homemade alternative to Cool Whip, use stabilized whipped cream to maintain the desired texture.
- These cheesecakes are best enjoyed within 1-2 days. Store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.