These No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups layer a spiced gingersnap crust with a fluffy molasses cheesecake filling—an easy and festive winter treat.
For the crust:
1½ cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp brown sugar (optional)
For the cheesecake filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp unsulfured molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
Pinch of ground cloves
¾ cup heavy whipping cream
Optional toppings:
Whipped cream
Crushed gingersnaps
Candied ginger
Combine gingersnap crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Divide into serving cups and press gently.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, molasses, vanilla, and spices. Mix until creamy.
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold into the cream cheese mixture gently.
Spoon or pipe the filling over crusts. Smooth tops and chill for at least 2 hours.
Top with whipped cream and desired garnishes before serving.
Store refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Freeze without toppings for up to 1 month.
Use gluten-free cookies for a GF version.