Description
These Gingerbread Cheesecake parfaits are a cozy, layered treat packed with holiday flavor. Featuring spiced gingerbread crumbs, creamy cheesecake filling, and festive toppings, they’re the perfect dessert cups to serve at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- FOR THE GINGERBREAD COOKIE CRUMBLE
- 2 cups gingerbread cookies (store-bought or homemade), crushed
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
- FOR THE WHIPPED CREAM TOPPING
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES
- Extra gingerbread cookie crumbs
- Mini gingerbread men cookies
- Cinnamon sticks
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
Instructions
- PREPARE THE GINGERBREAD CRUMBLE: Crush the gingerbread cookies using a food processor or place them in a zip-top bag and crush with a rolling pin. In a medium bowl, combine the crushed cookies with melted butter and stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
- MAKE THE CHEESECAKE FILLING: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix until fully incorporated. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until light and fluffy.
- WHIP THE CREAM TOPPING: In a clean mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag for neat topping or set aside for spooning on top of the parfaits.
- ASSEMBLE THE PARFAITS: In small glasses or jars, start with a layer of gingerbread cookie crumble. Add a layer of the cheesecake filling, then repeat the layers until the containers are full, ending with a cheesecake layer. Top with whipped cream using a piping bag or spoon.
- ADD OPTIONAL GARNISHES: Finish each parfait with extra cookie crumbs, a mini gingerbread man cookie, a cinnamon stick, or a light dusting of ground cinnamon or nutmeg as desired.
Notes
- Great for festive holiday desserts.
- Can be made ahead of time.
- Perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 parfait
- Calories: 1004
- Sugar: 42 grams
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 66 grams
- Saturated Fat: 38 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 93 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 165 mg