Description
A delightful treat that captures the festive spirit of the holiday season with creamy cheesecake and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Gingerbread cookies, crushed (for garnish)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add in the powdered sugar and continue mixing until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add the vanilla extract, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, and mix until well incorporated.
- Spoon the mixture into small cups or jars and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle crushed gingerbread cookies and whipped cream on top.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. For a richer flavor, consider adding molasses. Use homemade gingerbread cookies for a special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg