Gingerbread Orange No-Bake Cheesecake
Gingerbread Orange No-Bake Cheesecake is a festive and creamy dessert that beautifully combines warm gingerbread flavors with zesty orange brightness. This easy-to-make cheesecake requires no baking, making it perfect for holiday gatherings or last-minute celebrations. With its vibrant colors and delicious taste, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 9 minute
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups ginger snap cookies, crushed
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- Zest of 2 fresh oranges
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing crushed ginger snap cookies with melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, powdered sugar, orange zest, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon; mix until well combined.
- Spread the filling evenly over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Remove from the springform pan, slice into wedges, and serve chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother filling. Substitute ginger snap cookies with graham crackers for a different flavor. Top with whipped cream or candied orange slices for an elegant presentation.