Description
These No-Bake Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups are individual creamy cheesecake desserts layered with a spiced graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday entertaining, they combine warm gingerbread spices with a smooth, rich filling that requires no oven baking and minimal prep time.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup whipped topping
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
Garnish
- Additional whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand. Divide this mixture evenly among 6 dessert cups, pressing down gently to form a firm crust layer.
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add the whipped topping, powdered sugar, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Continue to beat until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the filling is fluffy and smooth.
- Assemble the cups: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly over each prepared crust in the cups. Smooth the tops with a spatula for a clean finish.
- Chill: Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to let the cheesecake filling set and meld with the crust flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, top each cheesecake cup with a dollop of whipped cream and a light sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
Notes
- These cheesecake cups can be prepared 1–2 days in advance and kept refrigerated.
- Serve them in mini jars or dessert cups for charming presentation.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and a smooth filling.
- For a stronger gingerbread flavor, consider adding a pinch of cloves or allspice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
