No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holiday season with this No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake. Creamy and rich, this dessert combines a spiced ginger snap crust with a luscious cheesecake filling, creating a delightful treat that’s perfect for any gathering. Easy to make, this no-bake recipe captures the essence of gingerbread and is sure to impress family and friends without the hassle of baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups ginger snap cookie crumbs (about 24 cookies)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by crushing ginger snap cookies into fine crumbs and mixing them with melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until combined, then stir in ground ginger, cinnamon, and molasses.
- Gently fold in whipped cream until incorporated for a light texture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- When ready to serve, remove from the pan, top with additional whipped cream if desired, slice into wedges, and enjoy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg