Ginger bread bites

Christmas is already forgotten, but the gingerbreads sitting on the countertop definitely deserve more than just being forgotten. And what would be better than giving them a new life.

These gingerbread bites are simple, made with few ingredients, and specifically designed so that gingerbreads can be maximally utilized. In texture, they resemble gingerbread dough — soft, slightly chewy, and nicely spicy. So they are perfect for those who might not love classic gingerbread cookies but would happily enjoy gingerbread dough.

Ginger bread bites

  • Ginger bread 250g
  • Cream cheese  100g
  • Condensed milk 40g
  • Butter 20g (melted)

  • Dark chocolate (54-56% cocoa content) 60g
  • Coconut oil 10g (or some neutral-flavored vegetable oil)
  • Freeze-dried berries for sprinkling on top (e.g., strawberry, raspberry, or blackcurrant). Adds color and a nice tartness.
  1. Crush the gingerbreads in a food processor (if you don't have one, for example, in a freezer bag and roll over them with a rolling pin).
  2. Melt butter.
  3. Mix together the crushed gingerbreads, cream cheese, condensed milk, and melted butter in a bowl.
  4. Place the prepared mixture on some base with parchment paper and a cake ring/form on top.
  5. I used an 18x18 cm rectangular form without a bottom. You can also use a round form or a rectangular one of a different size.
  6. Press the mixed gingerbread mixture evenly into the form.

Ps! Since I originally had other plans for this recipe, I let the pressed mixture sit in the fridge for a couple of hours, cut it into pieces, and then dipped each bite individually in chocolate and decorated it right away.

But simpler and faster is if you immediately cover the pressed mixture in the form with melted chocolate, decorate it right away (the powder won't stick to hardened chocolate later), and then cut it into pieces later. 

  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave and add a spoonful of coconut oil or vegetable oil. This keeps the glaze softer and easier to cut.
  • Pour the chocolate over the gingerbread mixture and spread it evenly. 
  • Sprinkle some favorite freeze-dried berry crumbs over the chocolate.
  • Pane külmkappi 1-2ks tunniks hanguma.
  • Remove the form and cut into small bite-sized pieces. Use a sharp, hot knife for this (dip the knife through hot water and wipe dry with a paper towel). I cut it into 36 pieces.
  • I like grabbing these straight from the fridge :).

I'm thrilled if you share photos and feedback of your baking and tag me on social media - Miila koogid

Happy baking!

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