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You’re going to love this gingerbread cheesecake dip recipe. It’s easy to make and is just a combination of sugar, cream cheese, whipped topping, and spices. If you love the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake and gingerbread is also close to your heart, you’re definitely going to fall in love with this simple cheesecake dip gingerbread recipe.
This creamy concoction of whipped topping, cream cheese, sugars and spices comes together harmoniously, and this irresistible dip disappears ultra-fast.
Also try Christmas mug cake, Christmas chocolate sugar cookies, Starbucks iced gingerbread latte, or Disney sugar cookies if you’re feeling festive!
Why You’ll Love It
Easy: There’s nothing to do except combine all the ingredients for the gingerbread cheesecake dip, and then you can keep it chilled until you’re ready.
Flavorful: Gingerbread has a wonderful and distinctive flavor, and the spices in the dip give it so much beautiful taste. Count on this disappearing so quick you’ll have to whip up another bowlful!
Festive: A gingerbread cheesecake dip recipe is ideal for Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday parties, or anytime you want to make something extra-special.
Ingredients for Christmas Cheesecake Dip
This mouthwatering gingerbread cookie dip doesn’t require many different ingredients. The recipe calls for cream cheese and whipped topping as the main ingredients.
And then you also need light or dark brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, and some crushed gingersnap cookies. The spices are ground cinnamon, ground ginger and ground nutmeg.
How to Make a Gingersnap Cookie Dip
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Beat the ingredients until creamy: Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to beat in the light brown sugar, powdered sugar, molasses, and trio of ground spices.
Add the whipped topping: Fold in the whipped cream topping and then cover and chill in the refrigerator.
The finishing touches: Sprinkle crumbled cookies on top (if liked) and serve.
Substitutions and Variations
If you prefer to use sweetener in place of the light brown sugar that will work, or you might want to use Cool Whip, homemade whipped cream or freshly whipped cream instead. Any of these options will work in this dessert dip.
Feel free to use your own add-ins, such as chopped candied ginger in the dip or a small pinch of dried cloves or allspice on top for added spice.
You can sprinkle crushed gingersnaps on top before serving or use crumbled graham crackers or another of your favorite cookies. Colored sprinkles would also look pretty on top or a drizzle of maple syrup or molasses.
How to Serve this Christmas Sweet Dip
Serve chilled with dippers like gingersnap cookies, gingerbread men, chopped fruit, or anything else you like. Nilla wafers, pretzels and marshmallows can all be dipped in the gingerbread cheesecake dip. Serve this gingerbread dip recipe with coffee and a homemade gingerbread coffee creamer.
This dip is also suitable to use as a dessert filling or frosting. Try it in gingerbread trifle or to frost a homemade ginger cake.
How to Store the Dip for Gingerbread Cookies
Store: If you make this dip ahead, you can keep it chilled for several days before serving as long as you cover it tightly or put it in an airtight container. Leftovers will keep for a couple of days (although I do recommend tossing leftovers if they’ve been sitting at room temperature for hours, because of the dairy content).
Freeze: Since this ginger dessert dip would thaw out and separate, it’s not a good idea to freeze it, so just make as much as you think you’re going to need.
Creamy Gingerbread Dip FAQs
You can adjust the ingredient quantities based on your preferences. Use less of the ground spices if you want a less spiced flavor, or adjust the amount of sugar to change the sweetness. If you’re using sweetener in place of the sugar, make sure you know the ratio to use – a few drops of liquid sweetener might be enough to sweeten the whole dip.
Full fat cream cheese is going to give the richest flavor but if you must use reduced fat, that will still work. Just have the cream cheese softened before you start so you don’t end up with chunks of it in the gingerbread cheesecake dip.
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip
Ingredients
- 8 Ounces cream cheese, block, softened
- 1/2 Cup brown sugar
- 1/2 Cup confectioners sugar
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 Teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ Teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 Cups whipped topping
Optional: Crushed Gingersnap Cookies
Instructions
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on low speed to beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, confectioners sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping and mix until well incorporated. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve with favorite dippers such as gingerbread men, gingersnap cookies, fruit, or graham crackers.
Nutrition
This gingerbread cheesecake dip is creamy and smooth, with a holiday spice flavor. Although it’s too delicious to only make during the holidays, you’ll want to whip it up the first chance you get! Everyone will love this easy gingerbread cookie dip and it is sure to be one of the most popular dishes on your holiday platter.
Other Recipes to Try
- You might enjoy the cozy goodness of Gingerbread Cheesecake Jars.
- These Just Like Starbucks Ginger Molasses Cookies will have you coming back for more.
- This Gingerbread Cheesecake is so perfect for the holidays!
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- You’re going to love these Pecan Sugar Cookies.
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- Treat yourself to this indulgent Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cake Recipe.
- Experience the creamy delight of Eggnog Cheesecake Recipe.
- Whip up some Easy Gingerbread Man Cookies for a simple yet delicious treat.
Bella Bucchiotti
Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
The gingerbread flavor was spot-on; I couldn’t stop dipping into it!
So easy to make and it tastes exceptionally good!
This tastes even better than it looks! A total winner!