No-Bake Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups
These delightful no-bake cheesecake cups are the perfect holiday dessert! With warm gingerbread spices and a creamy cheesecake filling, they’re easy to assemble and packed with festive flavors. Perfect for individual servings at gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
For Garnish
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingerbread cookies or graham crackers
- A sprinkle of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture evenly into serving cups or jars, pressing it down to form a firm crust layer. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix until fully combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Cups:
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling into the prepared cups over the crust layer. Smooth the tops if needed.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until set.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Before serving, top each cup with whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed gingerbread cookies or graham crackers, and a pinch of cinnamon for decoration.
Notes
- These cheesecake cups can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences.