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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Delightful No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for Holidays

Delightful No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are an effortless seasonal treat that adds joy to your holiday dessert table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup crushed gingersnap crumbs or crushed graham crackers for milder taste
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; or margarine/coconut oil for dairy-free option
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese or vegan cream cheese for dairy-free option
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste or sugar substitute for lighter version
  • 1/4 cup molasses or honey/agave syrup for lighter touch
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup whipped cream or stabilized whipped cream for firmer structure

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup crushed gingersnap crumbs and 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
  2. Using 2 tablespoons of the crust mixture per serving, press it firmly into the bottom of six small dessert cups.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, and 1 teaspoon each of ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves for 2-3 minutes until smooth.
  4. Gently fold in 1 cup of cold whipped cream until uniform, being careful to maintain lightness.
  5. Spoon a layer of filling over the crust in each cup, fill halfway, then repeat layers, finishing with filling.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. These can last in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider garnishing with crushed ginger cookies or a sprinkle of edible glitter before serving for an elevated presentation.

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