Description
Gingerbread oreo no-bake mini cheesecakes combine festive spices with creamy cheesecake magic. Crumbly cookie crusts and silky filling make these treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 gingerbread Oreos (or similar spiced cookies)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (like Cool Whip), thawed
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- crushed gingerbread Oreos (optional)
- whipped cream (optional)
- holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize Gingerbread Oreos into fine, uniform crumbs using a food processor, then blend thoroughly with melted butter to create a cohesive base mixture.
- Crust Setting: Press the crumb mixture evenly into muffin cups, compacting it firmly to form a sturdy foundation, then refrigerate while preparing the filling to help it stabilize.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese until silky smooth, gradually integrating powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and dried ginger until the mixture becomes luxuriously uniform and free of lumps.
- Texture Enhancement: Gently fold whipped topping into the spiced cream cheese mixture, preserving its light and airy consistency while creating a decadent filling.
- Assembly and Garnishing: Carefully pipe or spoon the aromatic cheesecake mixture over the chilled crusts, ensuring elegant and even distribution. Optionally, top with additional crushed Gingerbread Oreos, a delicate whipped cream dollop, or festive holiday sprinkles.
- Chilling and Serving: Refrigerate the assembled mini cheesecakes for at least 2 hours to set and develop a rich, creamy texture. Serve chilled, presenting these individual gingerbread-inspired delicacies as a delightful holiday dessert experience.
Notes
- Select Oreo Quality: Choose fresh, crisp Gingerbread Oreos for maximum flavor intensity and optimal crumb texture when processing.
- Prevent Crust Crumbling: Press cookie mixture firmly and evenly into muffin cups, using the back of a spoon or flat-bottomed glass to compact the base securely.
- Master Cream Cheese Technique: Ensure cream cheese is completely at room temperature and whip thoroughly to eliminate potential lumps, creating a silky smooth filling.
- Whipping Wisdom: Fold whipped topping gently using a spatula with light, sweeping motions to maintain the filling’s airiness and prevent deflating the delicate mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg