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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Desserts / Cakes / Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

    Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

    Last Update January 15, 2021 By chrystal 19 Comments

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    Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake that's simple to make and full of gingerbread flavors.

    a serving spatula taking a slice of gingerbread cheesecake from the sliced cheesecake, with a measuring cup filled with cookies in the background

    Looking for a more traditional cheesecake recipe? Try my GF Cheesecake.

    Everyone needs a Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe in their recipe box. You will be amazed at how easy this gluten-free no-bake cheesecake is.

    Gluten Free Gingerbread Cheesecake

    I need to be honest with you, I'm not a huge fan of cheesecake. I'd take a good ole piece of pie over a slice of cheesecake any day.

    But my husband loves cheesecake to the moon and back - and I love making delicious treats for him.

    So, of course I had to make him the best, creamiest, smoothest, cheesecake - and spoiler alert, this Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake is the only cheesecake I like.

     

    And I want to make it year round, not just around the holidays. I'm a HUGE fan of gingerbread and I'll eat it any time, all year long.

    a serving spatula taking a slice of gingerbread cheesecake with chocolate sauce on top from the sliced cheesecake

    No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

    I've been on a huge gingerbread kick and I thought it would be fun to make a Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake for Christmas. I like to put my own spin on recipes and make them as easy as possible.

    Can I make this dairy-free?

    Yes. You can use dairy-free butter, dairy-free whipped cream and dairy-free cream cheese. Don't forget to use a dairy-free graham cracker or cookie for the crust. While the texture will be different then when you use dairy whipped cream and cream cheese the flavor is still phenomenal.

    How long will this gluten-free no bake gingerbread cheesecake stay good?

    This gluten-free gingerbread cheesecake will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days covered. You can also freeze this gluten-free cheesecake for up to 3 months.

    I've made these no-bake cheesecakes in advance and frozen them. When I was ready to serve them I pulled them out and let them defrost. Easy.

    If you love gingerbread you'll want to make my gluten free gingerbread coffee cake. My gluten free chocolate gingerbread bars are also a favorite.

    If you want to stick to cheesecake you'll want to make this Gluten Free Pumpkin Cheesecake.

    a slice of gingerbread cheesecake with chocolate sauce drizzled on top

    In my opinion, the easiest cheesecakes are the ones you don't have to bake, and take as few ingredients as possible.

    Why spend hours in the kitchen when you can have something just as rich and enjoyable in less time?

    This particular cheesecake is ridiculously easy. If you don't believe me check out the video.

    You can use your favorite gluten-free animal cookies, or the Glutino ones.

    I firmly believe this cheesecake is better then anything your going to pick up at the store and it's going to cost you a lot less then if you were to purchase it already made up.

    This no-bake cheesecake takes less than 30 minutes to prepare and is ready in about 3 hours (time to chill).

    Most people already have the ingredients in their gluten-free pantry or refrigerator. You can dress it up with chocolate sauce or chocolate chips - or you can enjoy every bite as-is. It's creamy, smooth, and perfectly balanced with the right amount of filling to crust ratio.

    Looking for more gingerbread recipes? You might like my Gluten-Free Gingerbread Donuts or my Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake.

    Did you make this gluten free cheesecake? Please stop back by and let me know what you thought.

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    Yield: 12 servings

    Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake

    a close up of a serving spatula taking a slice of gingerbread cheesecake from the sliced cheesecake, with a measuring cup filled with cookies in the background

    Everyone needs a Gluten-Free No-Bake Gingerbread Cheesecake Recipe in their recipe box. You will be amazed at how easy the recipe is and how amazing it tastes!

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Additional Time 3 hours
    Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes

    Ingredients

    For the crust:

    • 2, 6oz. packages of Glutino Gluten-Free Graham Animal Crackers (or your favorite graham crackers)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 8 tablespoons butter, melted

    For the Filling:

    • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped with 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
    • 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ¼ cup molasses
    • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons ginger
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • optional: chocolate sauce for drizzle

    Instructions

    1. Line a round 9-inch spring-form pan with parchment paper; set aside.
    2. Place graham animal crackers in a food processor and process for 1 minute or until they are fine crumbs.
    3. In a medium mixing bowl whisk graham crumbs and sugar until combine.
    4. Add melted butter and stir until evenly incorporated.
    5. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared spring-form pan.
    6. In a medium mixing bowl beat the heavy whipping cream and 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar until peaks form; set aside.
    7. In a separate large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar.
    8. Add in molasses, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Continue to beat until all ingredients are incorporated and the filling is smooth.
    9. Add whipped cream to the cream cheese mixture and mix well.
    10. Spoon cream cheese filling into prepared crust.
    11. Smooth top with a spatula, and refrigerate until firm (about 3 hours).
    12. If desired, top with gluten-free chocolate sauce before serving.
    13. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    16

    Serving Size:

    1 slice

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 186mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 1gSugar: 23gProtein: 3g
    © Chrystal Carver
    Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts
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    Comments

    1. Kristina

      November 13, 2017 at 6:00 am

      cheesecake is my favorite - I *need* to make this one this holiday season! thank you!

      Reply
    2. Dreena

      November 13, 2017 at 7:28 am

      What an amazing idea - and it looks beautiful! I can see how to veganize this with coconut cream and a few other simple plant-based swaps.

      Reply
    3. Alicia

      November 13, 2017 at 4:24 pm

      Cheesecake used to be my favorite! I had to go dairy free about 2 years ago and I miss it!

      Reply
      • Linda

        November 30, 2017 at 6:56 am

        You can buy dairy free cream cheese that works very well.

        Reply
    4. Jereann Zann

      November 14, 2017 at 7:44 pm

      My husband loves cheesecake too! The gingerbread flavor makes it so festive for the holidays.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 15, 2017 at 5:32 am

        I hope you like it!

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    5. Kortney

      November 15, 2017 at 2:56 am

      How easy is that! And talk about the perfect dessert to make when you have a turkey in the oven 😀

      Reply
    6. Alisa Fleming

      November 15, 2017 at 8:06 am

      Wow, that is one of the fluffiest cheesecakes I've ever seen Chrystal! You did a fabulous job

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 15, 2017 at 8:27 am

        I have a raw vegan version you might like 🙂

        Best, Chrystal

        Reply
    7. Nicole Dawson

      November 15, 2017 at 8:25 am

      YUMMY as always Crystal

      Reply
      • chrystal

        November 15, 2017 at 8:27 am

        Hi Nicole - I also have a raw vegan version you might like 🙂

        Best, Chrystal

        Reply
    8. Amanda

      November 15, 2017 at 4:39 pm

      Gingerbread is a great twist on cheesecake for Christmas. I love that all the ingredients are so easy to find.

      Reply
    9. Megan

      November 15, 2017 at 8:49 pm

      What a fun holiday spin on a typical cheesecake. This looks AMAZING.

      Reply
    10. Sharon @ What the Fork

      November 17, 2017 at 4:36 pm

      I'm really impressed with how this cheesecake came out! Super yummy!

      Reply
    11. Dale

      December 16, 2019 at 7:06 pm

      Can this be frozen ?

      Reply
      • chrystal

        December 17, 2019 at 9:28 am

        Hi Dale,
        Yes, you can freeze this gingerbread cheesecake.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    12. Nicki B

      December 20, 2019 at 10:30 am

      I love that this is egg free (as long as you find the right cookies for the crust, of course) because my youngest cannot eat eggs due to eczema. It is her one trigger food, so I am constantly looking for yummy recipes that are gluten free and egg free. Thank you! I will be making this for Christmas.

      Reply
      • chrystal

        December 20, 2019 at 11:47 am

        Hi Nicki,
        I'd love to hear what egg-free cookie you use! Stop back by and let me know how it turned out.

        Best,
        Chrystal

        Reply
    13. I love cheesecake in KS

      December 20, 2020 at 7:53 pm

      I love cheesecake and this didn't disappoint! I don't make it as a cheesecake per say, but skip the crust and put it in single serving cups to eat throughout the week. I did substitute cool whip for heavy whipping cream, which I love, and added a tsp of vanilla in the recipe, although that may not be necessary, just a habit I'm use to with my no bake cheesecakes. It is very thick and heavy so next time, there will definitely be a next time, I will add two containers of cool whip to see if that doesn't lighten it up a bit. Definitely a winner in my book!

      Reply

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