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No-Bake Gingerbread Icebox Cakes

No-Bake Gingerbread Icebox Cakes
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This No-Bake Gingerbread Icebox Cakes recipe offers a festive and effortless dessert that combines the warm, spicy flavors of gingerbread cookies with a creamy, chilled filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, it requires no baking and features layered textures of crunchy cookies and fluffy cream that meld beautifully after chilling overnight.

Ingredients

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Cookies

  • Gingerbread cookies – enough to layer the dish

Cream Filling

  • 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to soft peaks
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses or honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cream Filling: Start by whipping the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, molasses, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and ginger until smooth and well combined. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture, creating a light, fluffy filling.
  2. Layer the Gingerbread Cookies: Choose a cake pan or deep dish and place a single layer of gingerbread cookies at the bottom, ensuring they sit flat and cover the surface evenly. These cookies serve as the flavorful base.
  3. Add the Cream Layer: Spread a generous amount of the cream mixture evenly over the cookie layer. This thick layer will soften the cookies as it chills and balance flavors and textures.
  4. Repeat and Chill: Alternate layers of gingerbread cookies and cream mixture until the dish is full or you run out of filling. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set perfectly.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Once fully chilled, slice into the layered cake and serve cold. Garnish if desired with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or crushed gingerbread crumbs for a festive presentation.

Notes

  • Use slightly crisp gingerbread cookies to soften perfectly without turning mushy.
  • Do not skip the overnight chilling step for the best texture and flavor melding.
  • Fold whipped cream gently into cream cheese mixture to keep the filling light and fluffy.
  • Adjust the spice amounts to taste, but extra cinnamon and ginger add warmth without overpowering.
  • Ensure even layering for beautiful presentation and easier slicing.

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Keywords: no-bake, gingerbread, icebox cake, holiday dessert, easy dessert, festive sweets

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