Spooky Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars – Cute, Creamy & Frightfully Delicious Recipe
Delight in these Spooky Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars, a cute and creamy dessert perfect for fall festivities. Featuring a graham cracker crust, a rich pumpkin cheesecake filling, and topped with homemade whipped cream and festive decorations, these jars create a frightfully delicious treat that's easy to assemble and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp cloves
- ½ cup whipped topping
Whipped Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Decorations:
- Mini cookies
- Candy eyes
- Graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until evenly moistened, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of each jar to form the crust layer.
- Make the pumpkin cheesecake filling: Beat the softened cream cheese, pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in whipped topping: Gently fold the whipped topping into the pumpkin cream cheese mixture until blended, keeping the filling light and creamy.
- Prepare whipped cream: In a separate bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a fluffy whipped cream topping.
- Assemble the jars: Spoon a layer of the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the crust in each jar, then top with a generous dollop of the freshly whipped cream.
- Decorate: Garnish each jar with mini cookies, candy eyes, and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs to create a festive spooky look.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the jars for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps.
- If you prefer, substitute whipped topping with homemade whipped cream for a fresher flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- Prepare the jars a day ahead to deepen the flavors and save time on the day of serving.
- Decorations can be customized with seasonal candies or edible glitter for added fun.
