Description
Gingerbread cheesecake cups deliver holiday magic in a creamy, spiced dessert that whispers Christmas memories. Layers of graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and warm ginger notes create a festive treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Gingerbread Cookies:
- 1.5 cups (360 milliliters) gingerbread cookies, crushed
Butter:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Sugar:
- 0.5 cup (120 milliliters) powdered sugar
Cream:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
Molasses:
- 2 tablespoons molasses
Decorations:
- Whipped cream
- Crushed gingerbread cookies
- Mini gingerbread men cookies
- Ground cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Craft a robust foundation by pulverizing gingerbread cookies and blending with melted butter. Press the fragrant mixture firmly into individual serving vessels, creating a compact base layer.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar. Infuse the mixture with warm spices – molasses, ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg – ensuring a harmonious flavor profile.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the spiced cream cheese mixture, maintaining a light, airy texture that promises a luxurious mouthfeel.
- Carefully distribute the velvety filling atop the gingerbread crust, using a spatula to create elegant, even surfaces in each cup.
- Chill the dessert cups for 2-3 hours in the refrigerator, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Prior to serving, embellish each cup with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookie fragments and crown with a miniature gingerbread man. Dust delicately with cinnamon for a festive flourish.
Notes
- Create a uniform crust by using the back of a spoon or a flat-bottomed glass to press the cookie mixture firmly into the base of each cup, ensuring an even and compact layer.
- Achieve a silky-smooth cheesecake filling by bringing cream cheese to room temperature before mixing, which prevents lumps and creates a creamy texture.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg to suit personal taste preferences or accommodate different palates.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute gingerbread cookies with gluten-free gingersnaps or graham crackers, making the dessert accessible to those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg