Heavenly Gingerbread Cheesecake Parfaits

Delight in the layers of creamy gingerbread cheesecake and spiced gingersnap crumbs in these festive parfaits. Perfect for holiday gatherings!

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8 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1/4 tsp salt

1 cup gingersnap cookies, crushed

1/2 cup caramel sauce (optional)

1/4 cup whipped cream (for topping)

1. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth.

2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined.

4. Add in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well blended.

5. In serving glasses, layer the gingersnap cookie crumbs, followed by the cheesecake mixture.

6. Repeat the layers until the glasses are filled, finishing with a layer of cheesecake.

7. Drizzle caramel sauce on top and add a dollop of whipped cream for garnish.

8. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free gingersnap cookies.

These parfaits can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

Feel free to adjust the spices according to your taste preference.

Keywords: gingerbread, cheesecake, parfaits, no-bake, holiday

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