Gingerbread Mini Cheesecakes: The Indulgent Festive Treat You’ll Love
Indulge in the delightful flavors of gingerbread with these mini cheesecakes, perfect for the festive season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cheesecakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix the gingerbread cookie crumbs with the melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of mini cheesecake cups.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract, eggs, and spices, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crusts in the mini cheesecake cups.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the centers are set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- These cheesecakes can be topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of extra gingerbread crumbs.
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of salt to the cream cheese mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Gingerbread Mini Cheesecakes, festive dessert, holiday treats