Description
Mini Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites are the perfect holiday treat that combines creamy cheesecake and spiced gingerbread in delightful bite-sized portions. Easy to prepare, these festive desserts evoke warm memories and will surely be the star of your dessert table. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy night in, each little bite delivers a burst of flavor and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup gingerbread cookie crumbs
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C) and lightly spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Crush gingerbread cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor. Mix with melted butter and press about one tablespoon into each muffin cup.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and cinnamon, mixing well.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the gingerbread bases, filling almost to the top.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg