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Creamy Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups: A Perfect Holiday Dessert

Capture the magic of the holidays with these Creamy Gingerbread Spice Cheesecake Cups. Perfectly blending the warmth of gingerbread spices with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake, this no-bake dessert is a crowd-pleaser. Presented in individual cups, these cheesecake treats are easy to make, incredibly festive, and sure to impress at any holiday gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 cheesecake cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cookie Crust:
  • 200 grams graham cookie crumbs
  • 48 grams brown sugar
  • 90 grams unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
For the Gingerbread Cheesecake Filling:
  • 155 grams white baking chocolate
  • 130 grams cream cheese softened
  • 70 grams unsalted butter
  • 45 grams sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/16 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

Prepare the Graham Cookie Crust:
  1. In a bowl, combine graham cookie crumbs, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
  2. Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Divide the mixture into serving cups, pressing it firmly into the bottom to form a crust layer. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Make the Gingerbread Cheesecake Filling:
  1. Melt the white baking chocolate using a double boiler or microwave, then set aside to cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, butter, and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the melted chocolate, spices (ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom), vanilla extract, and sea salt. Beat until the mixture is fully combined and creamy.
Assemble the Cheesecake Cups:
  1. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the chilled graham crusts in each cup. Smooth the tops with a spatula.
  2. Chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the filling to set and flavors to meld.
  3. Before serving, garnish with whipped cream, ground cinnamon, or crushed gingerbread cookies for a festive touch.

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