Gingerbread isn’t just a dessert—it’s a vibe. Whether you’re whipping up chewy cookies or baking a cake that tastes like the holidays, gingerbread is all about bringing warm, cozy flavors to your kitchen. Let gingerbread take center stage this season by mixing up some sugar, spice, and everything nice. Need ideas? We’ve got you covered with creative ways to celebrate this sweet and spicy superstar!
Gingerbread Cheesecake Trifle
The best thing about this trifle from Life, Love & Sugar is that it’s an easy, no-bake crowd pleaser! With layers of gingerbread cookies, no-baked gingerbread cheesecake, caramel, and whipped cream, this dreamy dessert is a showstopper! The gingerbread cookies and spicy cheesecake filling are loaded with seasonal flavors like molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. You can make it ahead and store it in the refrigerator overnight.
Gingerbread Whoopie Pies
Who doesn’t love a good whoopie pie? This decadent dessert is a staple in the Northeast. This recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction gives the beloved whoopie pie a festive makeover by adding gingerbread spices to the mix. These are spiced with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and molasses – and the tangy cream cheese filling stuffed between the two cake mounds is a perfect contrast to all those spices. Dig in!
Gingerbread Toffee Lush Dessert
Gingerbread and toffee? Yes, please! This delicious gingerbread toffee lush dessert from The Domestic Rebel starts with good ol’ Oreos – but you need the Gingerbread Golden Oreos that you can find on store shelves this time of year. Crush them up, mix with butter and press into a pan. Top with vanilla pudding spiced with cinnamon and sugar, whipped cream and toffee bits and you’ve got a dessert to die for!
Gingerbread Swiss Cake Roll
Swiss cake rolls are about as festive as desserts come and this gingerbread roll from Simply Bake is a beautiful version that makes a perfect holiday dessert. This gingerbread cake is moist and fluffy and filled with a thick layer of spiced whipped cream. If you love gingerbread, you’ll love this!
Gingerbread Waffles
Add gingerbread to your breakfast table with these gingerbread waffles from Simply Recipes. They’re a little bit spicy, a little bit sweet, and a whole lotta’ delicious! Top them with powdered sugar or smother them with whipped cream and maple syrup. If you want to make these gluten-free, replace the flour with oat flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Gingerbread Snowballs
Try this twist on traditional snowballs from Crazy for Crust. These gingerbread snowballs are great for holiday parties, movie nights, and great for gifting too! These beautiful, festive sweet treats will surely put you in the holiday mood!
Magnolia Bakery Pumpkin Gingerbread Banana Pudding
This recipe for pumpkin gingerbread banana pudding from Lauren’s Latest is a copycat recipe from the legendary Magnolia Bakery in New York City. It’s creamy, a little spicy, and has just a subtle hint of banana – and it’s no-bake! You will have to give this plenty of time in the refrigerator before serving though. Whip it up and pop it in the fridge for a day and a half. Your guests will swoon over it!
Apple Gingerbread Cake
Take two of the season’s best flavors, mash them together, and what do you get? This apple gingerbread cake from Num’s the Word! This is another easy dessert that can be whipped up for a last-minute party. You can likely make this one right now with the ingredients you have in your panty. It will be well worth it, we promise!
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