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Ultimate No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

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Make these easy, creamy No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups for your next holiday gathering. They feature warm gingerbread spices in a smooth filling over a spiced cookie crust, perfect for individual festive servings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • Whipped cream and cinnamon, for topping (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine the gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
  2. Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner in a standard 12-cup muffin tin fitted with paper liners. Place the tin in the freezer while you prepare the filling.
  3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
  5. In a separate, chilled bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Spoon or pipe the cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the muffin tin.
  8. Chill the cheesecake cups in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
  9. Before serving, top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon, if desired.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought gingerbread cookies or ginger snaps for the crust crumbs.
  • For a quicker set time, chill the cups in the freezer for 1 to 2 hours instead of the refrigerator.
  • These individual dessert cups are excellent for make-ahead holiday party food; they keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days.

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