Description
A delightful and festive dessert featuring layers of creamy cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and crunchy gingerbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gingerbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine fresh cranberries and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Layer crushed gingerbread cookies at the bottom of each serving cup. Add a layer of cream cheese mixture, then a layer of cranberry sauce. Repeat layers until cups are filled, finishing with a final layer of whipped cream on top.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the whipped cream and garnish with fresh mint leaves for a festive presentation.
Notes
- Make sure the cranberries are fresh for the best flavor.
- This dessert can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to substitute other nuts if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg