If you are looking for ways to spend quality time with family, the best way is in the kitchen, whether it be baking or crafting. Autumn is the time many of us start our baking for all the upcoming holidays. Mason jars are so versatile that they can be used for almost anything because they can withstand extreme heat or cold. Since it is pumpkin season, it is the perfect time to make this recipe for no bake pumpkin cheesecake.
National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
Did you know that each year on October 21 people around the world celebrate National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day? On July 30, it is just National Cheesecake day and you can make any flavour your heart desires. If you want to observe this day, then you will want to do a homemade no bake pumpkin cheesecake. It has all the flavours of the season and you can’t go wrong. There are many variations you can make by just adding a few of your favourite dessert toppings like caramel or nuts.
Baked Cheesecake vs No Bake Cheesecake
Do you know the difference between baked and no bake cheesecake? The main difference is that eggs in a baked cheesecake. Meaning that it needs to go in the oven into a water bath and then be chilled in the fridge. A no bake cheesecake has no eggs and can be set in the fridge to chill once it is made making it the easiest and quickest of cheesecakes. Get ready to enjoy some creamy goodness either way you make it.
If you love anything like this easy no bake pumpkin cheesecake recipe then you will definitely want to check out these 15 No Bake Cheesecake recipes. If you are not a fan of no bake pumpkin cheesecake with pudding mix, but like cookies or donuts then you will love this Pumpkin Cookie Donut recipe.
Enjoy!
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake in Mason Jars
Pumpkins make delicious fall recipes! They are even better when it’s so easy to prepare and made ready to serve in a Mason jar. This recipe for no bake pumpkin cheesecake is ideal for a special dessert served with whipped cream to friends or your family members.
Ingredients
- Package of Graham Crackers
- 1 tsp homemade pumpkin pie spice (see below)
- 1/2 cup cold whole milk
- 1 small box (6-serving size) vanilla instant pudding
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 cup Cool Whip
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Recipe for pumpkin pie spice mix
(Makes about 2 tbsp)
Ingredients
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
How to make pumpkin pie spice mix
In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves and ground nutmeg with a spoon or whisk. Store the homemade pumpkin pie spice mix in a jar with a lid to keep fresh.
Kitchen Tools
- 8 Small Mason Jars
- Ziplock bags
- Rollin pin
- bowls
- Whisk
- Mixer, Mixing bowl, and beaters
How to make no bake pumpkin cheesecake
Break up the graham crackers, put them into a zip lock bag. Using a rolling-pin, roll over the crackers several times until they are crushed.
Add the pudding mix and spices to a bowl, pour in the milk and whisk until combined. Add the pumpkin puree whisking to blend into the pudding, spice and milk mixture. Spoon in the thawed Cool Whip until thoroughly combined. Place bowl into the refrigerator for about two hours.
Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in a freezer until chilled. Remove from the freezer, pour in the heavy cream. Beat the cream on medium until it begins to form a peak. Gradually add in the sugar a little at a time. Add the vanilla. Continue to beat until the mixture forms a stiff peak.
Layering the cheesecake in the mason jar
First layer the crushed graham cracker crumbs. Spread evenly throughout the bottom of the jar. Spoon in equal amounts of the pumpkin cream mixture. Top with a generous helping of freshly made whip cream. Store the best ever no bake pumpkin cheesecake in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake in Mason Jars
Equipment
- 8 Small Mason Jars
- Ziplock bags
- Rollin pin
- bowls
- Whisk
- Mixer, Mixing bowl, and beaters
Ingredients
- 1 package Graham Crackers
- 1/2 cup cold whole milk
- 1 box vanilla pudding 6-serving size vanilla instant pudding
- 1 tsp homemade pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup Pumpkin puree
- 2 1/2 cup Cool Whip
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
Homemade pumpkin pie spice mix
- 4 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- Store in a jar with a lid to keep fresh.
Instructions
- Break up the graham crackers, put them into a zip lock bag. Using a rolling pin, roll over the crackers several times until they are crushed.
- Add the pudding mix and spices to a bowl, pour in the milk and whisk until combined.
- Add the pumpkin puree whisking to blend into the pudding, spice and milk mixture.
- Spoon in the thawed Cool Whip until thoroughly combined.
- Place bowl into the refrigerator for about two hours.
- Chill a mixing bowl and beaters in a freezer until chilled.
- Remove from the freezer, pour in the heavy cream. Beat the cream on medium until it begins to form a peak.
- Gradually add in the sugar a little at a time.
- Add the vanilla. Continue to beat until the mixture forms a stiff peak.
Homemade pumpkin pie spice mix
- In a small bowl, mix the cinnamon, ground ginger, ground cloves and ground nutmeg with a spoon or whisk. Store the homemade pumpkin pie spice mix in a jar with a lid to keep fresh.
Layering in the mason jar
- First layer the crushed graham cracker crumbs. Spread evenly throughout the bottom of the jar.
- Spoon in equal amounts of the pumpkin cream mixture.
- Top with a generous helping of freshly made whip cream.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Interesting recipe. I like the idea of cheesecake in a mason jar. Not a fan of pumpkin though so probably leave that out.
oh my,this sounds delicious
I think that I’d probably only use half the amount of the Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix, that would probably be plenty tasty enough for me. 🙂
This sounds delicious! Will have to try this!
I love all the different spices in this! It sound delicious and a real fall treat.I will definitely be trying it.
these look so perfect. I am ready for fall
Thanks,I love no-bake desserts
My sister made this it was delicious
Thanks,i love quick no cook recipes for the rushed days
Oh wow this sounds very good and I’m pretty sure I have everything here, yes!!! I can make this up!!
Normally I’m not a fan of pumpkin but this recipe looks so yummy that I would give it a try.