Cute Holiday Food: Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups
Creamy, spiced no-bake cheesecake layered with a buttery gingersnap crust, served in individual cups for a festive and easy holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 ½ cups gingersnap crumbs (or graham crackers)
5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp molasses
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp nutmeg
⅛ tsp ground cloves
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 ½ cups whipped topping or whipped cream
Optional: whipped cream, cinnamon, crushed cookies for garnish
Instructions
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Combine crushed cookies and melted butter. Press 2 tbsp into each cup.
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Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
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Add molasses, spices, and vanilla. Beat to combine.
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Fold in whipped topping or cream gently.
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Spoon or pipe filling over crust in each cup. Smooth tops.
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Chill at least 2 hours.
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Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon before serving.
Notes
Best served chilled. Store in fridge up to 3 days. Use glass jars or clear cups for a festive layered look.