Description
Creamy no-bake gingerbread spice cheesecake cups deliver holiday cheer in miniature dessert form. Warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg swirl through silky cream cheese, promising delightful seasonal comfort for winter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Components:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream, whipped
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners and Spices:
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
Garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingersnap cookies
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
- Mini gingerbread men (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker crumbs with sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until uniformly combined. Distribute the mixture evenly across serving glasses, gently pressing to create a compact base layer. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
- Whip softened cream cheese and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until achieving a silky, homogeneous texture. Incorporate molasses, vanilla extract, and warm spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) until thoroughly integrated.
- Delicately fold whipped cream into the spiced cream cheese mixture, creating a light, airy consistency that maintains a rich, velvety character.
- Transfer the luxurious filling into chilled glasses, carefully covering the graham cracker base. Use a spatula to smooth the surface or create elegant swirls for visual appeal.
- Allow the assembled dessert to set in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, ensuring the filling becomes firm and develops a harmonious flavor profile.
- Finish the dessert by crowning each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Enhance the presentation by sprinkling crushed gingersnap cookies on top and optionally garnishing with a cinnamon stick or miniature gingerbread man for a festive touch.
Notes
- Adjust the spice blend by increasing or decreasing the amount of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to achieve a smooth, lump-free filling that blends seamlessly.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts like almonds.
- Create a lighter version by using low-fat cream cheese and replacing some whipped cream with Greek yogurt for added protein and reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg