No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe Is a Christmas Miracle Desserts Holidays Cakes/Cupcakes

Who doesn't love a good cheesecake? No-bake desserts are always a fan favorite, but especially around the holidays. This no-bake gingerbread cheesecake recipe is creamy, easy and quick to make. The perfect cheesecake for your holiday menu, this stunning dessert recipe is truly a Christmas miracle!

Decorate this gingerbread cheesecake with gingerbread men cookies, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, fresh rosemary sprigs and coconut truffles, etc., to create a beautiful dessert presentation. Serve this decadent cake recipe with whipped cream, caramel sauce, pumpkin caramel sauce or crumbled gingersnap cookies. We're pretty sure this luscious cheesecake dessert recipe will steal the show!

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes and 4 hours to chill
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes and 4 hours to chill
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 3/4 cups gingersnaps cookie crumbs
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted

Filling

• 28 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups whipped cream or whipped topping

Helpful Products

• Springform Pan
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Rubber Spatula
• Mixing Bowl

Recipe Notes

• Make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature before preparing the filling. 

• Store the cheesecake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.

Here's how to make it: 

1. Combine the gingersnap crumbs and butter in a bowl. Pour them into a 9-inch springform pan. Press them onto the bottom and up the sides. 
2. Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, molasses, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg. Beat until well combined. Fold in the whipped cream. 
3. Pour into the gingersnap crust, spreading evenly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. 

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories: 468

Total Fat: 41g

Saturated Fat: 25.6g

Cholesterol: 130mg

Sodium: 293mg

Total Carbohydrate: 20.4g

Dietary Fiber: 0.4g

Total Sugars: 12.9g

Protein: 6.4g

Vitamin D: 3mcg

Calcium: 95mg

Iron: 1mg

Potassium: 197mg

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