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No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

Imagine dazzling your holiday table with a creamy, spiced slice that needs zero oven time—this No Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake is your new Christmas crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Holiday
Servings 12 slices

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups gingersnap crumbs about 30 cookies; substitute graham crackers for a milder taste
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
  • 16 ounces (450g) full-fat cream cheese room temperature
  • ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt adds tang and creaminess
  • ⅔ cup powdered sugar or ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons for less sweetness
  • ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled (or coconut cream for dairy-free)

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse gingersnap cookies until fine crumbs form. Pour in melted butter and pulse until mixture holds together when pressed between fingers.
  • Transfer to a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup to press crumbs evenly up the sides and across the bottom. Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth. Add Greek yogurt, powdered sugar, molasses, vanilla, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—mix until uniform and silky (about 1–2 minutes).
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into spiced cheesecake base, stirring with a rubber spatula to keep it airy.
  • Spoon filling onto chilled crust. Smooth the top with an offset spatula, making sure corners are neat (little peaks of cheesecake look festive!).
  • Cover pan tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 4 hours—or up to overnight—for best texture. (You can also freeze for 2 hours if you’re in a rush.)
  • Run a thin knife around pan edges before releasing the springform. Garnish with gingersnap cookie halves, a dusting of cinnamon, or a swirl of whipped cream.

Notes

I learned that chilling time is the game-changer—rush it, and the cheesecake can be too soft to slice neatly. If your kitchen is warm, chill the springform pan in the freezer for 5 minutes before assembling crust. Stir gently when folding whipped cream in; overmixing flattens those lovely air bubbles you worked so hard for!
Keyword cheesecake, Christmas, easy dessert, Gingerbread, no-bake
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