Description
Gingerbread Cream Pie is a delightful holiday dessert that combines the flavors of gingerbread with a creamy filling, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made gingerbread crust
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Gingerbread cookies for garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the pre-made gingerbread crust and smooth the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Garnish with crushed gingerbread cookies before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger ginger flavor, add more ground ginger to the filling.
- This pie can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg