Description
Delight in these creamy, festive No Bake EggNog Berry Cheesecakes featuring a spiced gingerbread cookie crust, a rich eggnog cream cheese filling, and a vibrant mixed berry topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings or any special occasion, these individual cheesecakes are easy to prepare without the need for baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz 80% less fat cream cheese (2 tubs of 8 oz each)
- 1 cup eggnog
- 1/3 cup light thickened cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup icing sugar or natural sweetener substitute
- 1-2 tablespoons rum (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Crust
- 7 oz gingerbread cookies
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Topping
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg (for dusting)
- 2 cups mixed berries (frozen and thawed or fresh; raspberries, cranberries, blueberries, strawberries, blackberries)
- 2 tablespoons caster sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Use an electric beater to beat the cream cheese, light thickened cream (or Greek yogurt), and icing sugar until the mixture is thick and smooth. Add rum or brandy and vanilla extract, then beat again until well combined. Chill the filling in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Make the Crust: While the filling chills, place the gingerbread cookies in a food processor and process until finely crushed. Add the melted butter and blitz until combined.
- Assemble the Base: Divide the cookie crumb mixture evenly among eight 150 ml (about 2/3 cup) serving glasses. Press the crumbs firmly into the base of each glass to form the crust.
- Fill the Cheesecakes: Once the filling is chilled, divide it evenly over the gingerbread crusts in each glass.
- Garnish and Serve: Dust the cheesecake tops with nutmeg, then sprinkle caster sugar over the mixed berries. Top each cheesecake with the sugared mixed berries and serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute gingerbread cookies with milk arrowroot biscuits if preferred.
- If you want to reduce alcohol content, omit or reduce the rum and increase vanilla extract for flavor.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of light thickened cream for a lower-calorie option.
- For best texture, ensure the berries are well thawed and drained to avoid excess moisture in the topping.
- Chilling the filling helps it set and makes the cheesecake firmer without baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
