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Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups That Will Wow Your Holiday Guests

These Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups combine festive flavors and no-bake convenience for a delightful holiday dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 12 cookies Gingerbread Cookies Crushed to create a flavorful base
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted
Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds depth to the flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Part of the signature spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Part of the signature spices
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg Part of the signature spices
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cloves Part of the signature spices
Whipped Cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Whipped to stiff peaks
Decorating
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream For decoration
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Gingerbread Cookies For decoration
  • 6 cookies Mini Gingerbread Men Cookies For decoration
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon For dusting

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Gingerbread Crust. Crush the gingerbread cookies and mix with melted butter. Divide into cups to form the crust.
  2. Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and spices.
  3. Step 3: Fold in the Whipped Cream. Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Cups. Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust.
  5. Step 5: Chill to Set. Refrigerate the cups for 2-3 hours to set.
  6. Step 6: Decorate and Serve. Top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, mini cookies, and a dusting of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the filling to chill fully for best flavor and texture. These can be made ahead of time, keeping them fresh and ready to impress your guests.

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