Gingerbread Man Cheesecake Recipe
This Gingerbread Man Cheesecake is a festive no-bake dessert featuring a gingersnap cookie crust and a spiced cream cheese filling sweetened with molasses. Topped with whipped cream and mini gingerbread men, it’s perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Crust
- 2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream, for topping
- Mini gingerbread men, for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the gingersnap cookie crumbs with the melted unsalted butter, mixing thoroughly. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Make the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and molasses together until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Add spices: Mix in the ground ginger, ground cinnamon, and ground cloves into the cream cheese mixture, beating until everything is fully combined and the spices are evenly distributed.
- Assemble the cheesecake: Pour the spiced cream cheese filling over the prepared cookie crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for an even surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing it to set and the flavors to meld.
- Decorate and serve: Before serving, spread the whipped cream evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Finish by decorating with mini gingerbread men for a festive touch.
Notes
- For best results, make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.
- If mini gingerbread men are not available, consider using gingerbread cookies or festive sprinkles as decoration.
- The cheesecake tastes even better when allowed to chill overnight, as the spices develop more fully.
- Use a springform pan to easily remove the cheesecake without disturbing the crust.
- Molasses adds rich depth to the flavor, but can be substituted with dark corn syrup for a milder taste if desired.
Keywords: Gingerbread cheesecake, holiday dessert, no-bake cheesecake, gingersnap crust, molasses cheesecake, Christmas dessert
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