No Bake Mini Mason Jar Spiced Cheesecakes (Printable)
Individual spiced cheesecakes in mason jars—creamy, make-ahead, and perfect for easy entertaining.
# What You'll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
02 - 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tbsp brown sugar
04 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Cheesecake Filling
05 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/3 cup sour cream
07 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
09 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
10 - 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
11 - 1/8 tsp ground ginger
12 - Pinch of ground cloves
13 - 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
→ Topping
14 - Whipped cream
15 - Ground cinnamon or nutmeg for dusting
# How To Make It:
01 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly moistened and the mixture holds together when pressed.
02 - Distribute approximately 2 heaping tablespoons of crust mixture into each of six 4 oz mini mason jars. Using the back of a spoon, press firmly to create an even, compact base layer in each jar.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until completely smooth and free of lumps. Incorporate sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Continue mixing until fully combined and silky.
04 - In a separate chilled bowl, whip cold heavy cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to overwhip.
05 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula. Incorporate with light, lifting motions until the filling becomes smooth, airy, and evenly blended without deflating the whipped cream.
06 - Spoon the cheesecake filling over the crust layer in each jar, dividing evenly among all six jars. Smooth the tops with a spatula for an even surface.
07 - Cover jars tightly with lids and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours. The filling should be firm and set before serving.
08 - Just before serving, top each cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream. Lightly dust with ground cinnamon or nutmeg for visual appeal and added spice flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No oven required means your kitchen stays cool even in summer heat
- Make them ahead and pull them from the fridge when guests arrive
- Individual portions eliminate the stress of slicing perfectly
02 -
- Overwhipping the cream causes it to separate into butter and buttermilk, so stop as soon as stiff peaks form
- Folding too vigorously knocks out all the air, leaving you with dense cheesecake instead of the dreamy texture we want
03 -
- Run your spoon under hot water between jars for the smoothest tops
- A small offset spatula works better than a regular spoon for getting those perfectly flat surfaces