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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups are festive, creamy individual desserts layered with crushed spiced cookies and a smooth gingerbread-spiced cheesecake filling. These easy holiday treats require no oven and are perfect for parties, potlucks, or make-ahead desserts during the busy season.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or 2 cups whipped topping)
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed gingerbread cookies or gingersnaps
  • Optional toppings: whipped cream, more crushed cookies, cinnamon, festive sprinkles

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, molasses, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves (if using) until smooth and fluffy.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. (Or use whipped topping for a shortcut.)
  3. Layer crushed cookies into the bottoms of serving cups or jars.
  4. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture on top. Repeat layers if desired.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
  6. Before serving, top with whipped cream, crushed cookies, cinnamon, or festive sprinkles.

Notes

  • Use graham crackers or Biscoff cookies if you don’t have gingerbread cookies.
  • Adjust spices or molasses for stronger gingerbread flavor.
  • Layer in caramel or chocolate chips for extra flair.
  • Make it dairy-free with vegan cream cheese and coconut whip.
  • Serve in jars or shot glasses for party-friendly portions.

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