These Spiced Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites are a delightful treat combining the flavors of gingerbread with creamy cheesecake, perfect for the holiday season.
Author:Michael Kuche
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:4 hours 30 minutes
Yield:24 bites 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Bake & Chill
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups gingerbread cookie crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup whipped cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, mix gingerbread cookie crumbs and melted butter until combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined baking dish and bake for 8-10 minutes.
In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
Fold in the whipped cream until well incorporated.
Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
Cut into bite-sized squares and serve.
Notes
For a stronger ginger flavor, add more ground ginger to the filling.