Festive No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Delights
These Festive No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Delights are individual servings of creamy gingerbread cheesecake on a crisp graham cracker crust, perfect for a holiday party or a cozy winter evening.
Equipment
- medium bowl
- individual serving cups (12-14)
- electric mixer
- large mixing bowl
- small bowl
- plastic wrap
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of cloves optional
For Garnish (Optional):
- Whipped cream
- Extra graham cracker crumbs or crushed gingerbread cookies
Instructions
Prepare the Crust
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, ground ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add melted butter and mix until moistened.
Form the Bases
- Divide the crust mixture among 12-14 individual serving cups and press firmly into the bottom. Chill the cups in the refrigerator.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy for 2-3 minutes.
Add Sweetener & Spices
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fully incorporated and smooth.
Infuse with Flavor
- Stir in vanilla extract, molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cloves until evenly distributed.
Whip in Cream
- In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
Assemble the Cups
- Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling over the chilled crusts in each cup, filling them almost to the top.
Chill Time
- Cover the cups loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
Garnish and Serve
- Before serving, top each cheesecake cup with whipped cream and an extra sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs or crushed gingerbread cookies.
Notes
For best results, make these cheesecakes the day before to allow adequate chilling time for optimal firmness. Feel free to adjust the amount of ground ginger and cinnamon in the filling to suit your taste, adding a little more for a bolder gingerbread flavor. If you don't have individual serving cups, you can make this in a larger springform pan for a traditional cheesecake, adjusting chilling times accordingly.