No Bake Mini Mason Jar Spiced Cheesecakes (Print Version)

Individual spiced cheesecakes with graham cracker crust, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in portable mason jars.

# What You 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 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a medium bowl until well combined.
02 - Spoon 2 heaping tablespoons of crust mixture into each mini mason jar. Press down gently with the back of a spoon.
03 - Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Beat until fully combined and creamy.
04 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
05 - Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture until smooth and airy.
06 - Divide cheesecake filling evenly among jars, spooning over crust. Smooth tops.
07 - Cover jars and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until set.
08 - Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg before serving.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • No oven means your kitchen stays cool even in July
  • Individual portions feel fancy but require zero plating stress
  • Make them ahead and pull them out like you had it all planned
02 -
  • Cold cream is non-negotiable—if it's even slightly warm, it won't whip properly
  • Fold the whipped cream in gently, or your cheesecake will turn dense instead of airy
  • These actually taste better after sitting overnight, so make them a day ahead
03 -
  • Use a piping bag for the whipped cream topping if you want it to look extra fancy
  • Run your spoon under hot water between servings for those picture-perfect layers

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