(Oops, forgot to put the heavy cream in the picture.) |
They are like regular Twix, except with a bit of a gingerbread flavor. I ate a few out of the bag for quality assurance purposes. Thank goodness I bought two bags.
On top of the Twix bars sits the spiced butternut squash and cream cheese mixture. I had to stop myself from eating it all with a spoon. The spices with the squash and cream cheese were better than expected.
On top of that sits a similar mixture except with the addition of freshly whipped cream. This was my almost failure. This dessert was originally going to be only three layers, with this layer as the shining star, but once I added the whipped cream, I found it to be too mild. Don't get me wrong, is is delicious, but I wanted a stronger cheese flavor. So I put this mix aside in the fridge and kept the previous mixture. But when I was putting the together the final product, I chose to add it in. I knew if I didn't I would just eat the whole thing myself anyway. It would make a great cookie dip!
The top layer is my all time favorite mascarpone frosting. I've used it on my Churro Cupcakes, Churro Puff Pastry, Cinnamon Chocolate Cake, and even in my Pumpkin Spice Crepes.
So there you go, you have a slightly crunchy bottom layer, with bits of caramel and gingerbread flavor.
Then a dense, spicy, sweet cheese/squash layer, followed by a lighter, fluffy version. And to top it off, an even lighter whipped marscarpone frosting with a hint of cinnamon. When you dig in and taste the progression of layers, it's like heaven. They just flow smoothly into one another. I am so happy I added my "mistake" layer. It totally makes the whole dessert experience that much more flavorful.
It's good till the last spoonful! Just look at that luscious cream and those bits of caramel in the crushed Twix mix.
No Bake Butternut Squash Cheesecakes

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Prep Time: 45 minutes
Keywords: no bake dessert cream cheese butternut squash mascarpone cheese Gingerbread Twix Thanksgiving cheese cake trifle American fall
Ingredients (4 servings)
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup butternut squash puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz. mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 8 Gingerbread Twix bars
- crushed Twix bars, sprinkles
Instructions
For the cheesecake
In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese and squash until well blended.
Then add the vanilla, sugar, and spices and continue to mix until all incorporated.
Place mixture in the fridge for about 15 minutes to set, while you finish the other tasks.
Place heavy cream in a stand mixer with whisk attachment and whisk on medium speed until stiff peaks form (be careful not to over beat, or cream will be grainy).
When set, take half the cream cheese/squash mixture and gently fold it into the freshly whipped cream until fully incorporated. Keep in fridge while you make the frosting.
For the frosting
With an electric mixer on medium speed, whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form (be careful not to overbeat, or cream will be grainy).
In another bowl, mix together mascarpone, cinnamon and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until completely incorporated.
For the crust
Place Twix bars in food processor and chop/grind until they are a crumb consistency with no large chunks.
For the assembly
Place about 3 tablespoons of crushed Twix at the bottom of four 250ml jars.
Next spoon about 1/4 cup cream cheese/squash mixture over the Twix and spread evenly with the back of the spoon.
Then spoon about 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of the lighter cream cheese/squash mixture into each jar and spread evenly also.
Finally, pipe on the mascarpone frosting with your favorite piping tip. I used a Wilton 2D tip.
Finish off with some sprinkles are crushed Twix bars and grab a spoon!
Note
If you want you can whip all the heavy cream at once and divide it in half.
Keep these treats refrigerated until ready to serve.
You can make the cheesecake part ahead of time and seal the jars with covers and add the frosting right before serving.
Hummmm!!! So delicious!!
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