Description
Delightfully festive Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites combine the warm spices of gingerbread cookie dough with a smooth, creamy vanilla cheesecake filling. Perfect as bite-sized treats for holiday parties or cozy winter gatherings, these easy-to-make mini cheesecakes deliver the best of both worlds in every mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
Gingerbread Cookies
- 1 batch of gingerbread cookie dough
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Cookie Dough Balls: Roll two teaspoons of gingerbread cookie dough into individual balls. Place each dough ball into a paper liner within a mini cupcake or muffin pan. Use a flour-dipped mini rolling pin or the back of a teaspoon to gently press an indentation or well into the center of each dough ball to hold the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly. Transfer the filling into a piping bag and cut off the tip.
- Fill the Cookies: Pipe about one teaspoon of cheesecake filling into the indentation of each dough ball, taking care not to overfill as the filling will rise during baking.
- Bake the Cheesecake Bites: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the filled cookie dough balls for about 9 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge of the cookie comes out almost clean, indicating they are set but still moist.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely in the pan before gently removing them from the paper liners. Serve chilled or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese to ensure smooth filling without lumps.
- Do not overfill the cookie dough wells to prevent spilling or overflowing during baking.
- Allow the cheesecake bites to cool completely in the pan to maintain their shape when removing.
- These mini cheesecakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or garnish with a small dollop of whipped cream before serving for extra presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: gingerbread cheesecake bites, mini cheesecake, holiday dessert, gingerbread cookies, creamy cheesecake filling, bite-sized treats
