Dessert

Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Recipe

Name: Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, full fat, room temperature; ¼ cup molasses (use ⅛ cup if you prefer a milder flavor); ¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 tablespoons powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup Cool Whip from a tub (not a can); Graham crackers; Gingerbread cookies; Apple slices; Pretzels

Byreem everly November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Introduction

Gingerbread Cheesecake Dip is a festive and flavorful treat perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Creamy and spiced with classic gingerbread flavors, it pairs wonderfully with a variety of dippers.

A round wooden board holds a festive snack assortment on a white marbled surface. At the top left of the board, a red bowl is filled with a thick, light brown dip sprinkled with red, green, and white round sprinkles, showing smooth swirls on the surface. Surrounding the bowl are three groups of snacks: on the right, gingerbread-shaped cookies with a sandy brown color and coarse sugar texture, stacked in a loose pile; in the middle, a cluster of round, golden-brown vanilla wafers with a smooth texture; at the bottom and left, rectangular, pale beige crackers with small holes arranged in overlapping rows. The scene is decorated with small, green, glittered mini Christmas trees on the top right and white ornament balls with silver snow flakes on the bottom left. A white towel with green leaf patterns is folded in the background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, full fat, room temperature
¼ cup molasses (use ⅛ cup if you prefer a milder flavor)
¼ cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup Cool Whip from a tub (not a can)

For serving:

Graham crackers
Gingerbread cookies
Apple slices
Pretzels

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
Step 2: Add molasses, light brown sugar, and powdered sugar to the bowl and blend for another minute. Then add the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves and blend again until fully incorporated.
Step 3: Gently fold in the Cool Whip until the mixture is smooth and combined.
Step 4: Serve immediately with your choice of graham crackers, gingerbread cookies, apple slices, or pretzels, or chill until ready to serve.

Tips & Variations

For a lighter dip, use reduced-fat cream cheese and whipped topping.
If you want stronger molasses flavor, add a bit more; to soften it, reduce by half.
Try adding a splash of vanilla extract for extra depth.
Substitute fresh whipped cream for Cool Whip for a homemade touch.

Storage

Store the dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Before serving, give it a gentle stir and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to soften slightly. Do not freeze as it may change the texture.