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No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Cups

Delightful no-bake cheesecake cups infused with gingerbread spices, perfect for holiday gatherings and cozy evenings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 12 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the graham crust

  • 200 grams graham cookie crumbs
  • 90 grams unsalted butter, melted Melted before mixing
  • 48 grams brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

For the cheesecake filling

  • 155 grams white baking chocolate Melted
  • 130 grams cream cheese, softened At room temperature
  • 70 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature Whipped
  • 45 grams sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/16 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Graham Crust

  • Melt the 90 grams of unsalted butter in the microwave in 15-second intervals until fully melted.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter with graham cookie crumbs, brown sugar, ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and lemon zest. Mix until homogeneous.

Set the Crust

  • Line a cupcake tray with paper cupcake liners and distribute the graham cracker mixture evenly, filling halfway.
  • Press down firmly to ensure the crust holds together. Place in the fridge to firm up.

Melt the Chocolate

  • In a heat-proof bowl, melt the white baking chocolate over a pot of boiling water, stirring gently until melted. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the Cheesecake Mixture

  • Soften cream cheese if needed in the microwave for about 10 seconds.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whip the room temperature butter until fluffy.
  • Add cream cheese to the whipped butter and mix until just incorporated.

Combine Cheesecake Ingredients

  • Add softened sour cream, melted chocolate, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, vanilla extract, and sea salt to the butter-cream cheese mixture. Fold until fully combined.

Fill the Cups

  • Spoon the gingerbread cheesecake filling into each cupcake cavity over the chilled graham cracker crust. Smooth tops if needed.

Set the Cheesecakes

  • Place the tray in the freezer for 15 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for another 15 minutes.
  • For best texture, chill in the fridge for at least one hour.

Remove and Serve

  • Once set, use a butter knife to gently pry each cheesecake cup out, remove liners, and enjoy.

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Notes

Top with whipped cream, a dusting of cinnamon, or crushed gingerbread cookies for an extra festive touch.
Keyword Cheesecake Cups, Easy Desserts, Gingerbread, holiday desserts, No-Bake Cheesecake