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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Recipe A Festive, Easy Treat for Your Christmas Dessert Party

No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

This No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups Recipe is the ultimate festive treat—easy to make, full of holiday spice, and perfect for parties. Creamy, crunchy, and served in mini cups for a no-stress Christmas dessert!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Mixture
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves optional
Cookie Crust & Topping
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookies crushed, plus extra for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Mini Dessert Cups

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add ginger, cinnamon, and cloves; mix well.
  2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the spiced cream cheese mixture. Do not overmix.
  4. Layer crushed gingersnap cookies at the bottom of each cup. Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling. Repeat if desired.
  5. Top each cup with extra cookie crumbs. Optionally garnish with cinnamon sticks, rosemary, or festive sprinkles.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Notes

Make these cheesecake cups extra festive with holiday-themed toppings. Can be prepared a day in advance. Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.