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No-Bake Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups

Delicious No-Bake Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups for Joyful Holidays

Indulge in these No-Bake Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups, a festive delight perfect for holiday gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 4 ounces White Baking Chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Opt for full-fat block for optimal texture
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Room temperature; can substitute with margarine for dairy-free
  • ½ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt works as a lower-fat substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Consider fresh ginger for a more robust flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Omit if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cardamom Optional but adds lovely depth
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • a pinch Sea Salt Balances sweetness
For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Cookie Crumb Can swap for crushed gingerbread cookies
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Use white sugar in a pinch
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Omit if avoiding citrus flavors

Equipment

  • microwave
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Muffin tin
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 30 seconds. Combine melted butter with graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, lemon zest, and salt. Mix until resembling wet sand and set aside.
  2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and distribute the crust mixture, pressing it down to form a compact crust. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set.
  3. Melt 4 ounces of white baking chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over simmering water, stirring for 3-5 minutes. Let it cool slightly.
  4. Soften 8 ounces of cream cheese in the microwave for 15 seconds. Beat 4 tablespoons of room temperature unsalted butter until fluffy. Blend in the softened cream cheese until smooth.
  5. Fold in the melted chocolate, ½ cup sour cream, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cardamom, vanilla extract, and sea salt until creamy.
  6. Spoon the cheesecake filling into each crust, smoothing the tops. Leave space at the top for whipped cream.
  7. Chill the filled muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
  8. Peel away the cupcake liners and top each cup with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smooth mixing. Chill thoroughly for best texture.

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