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No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Delicious No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Jars are the perfect fall dessert that combines creamy pumpkin flavor with a crunchy gingersnap crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 jars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 632

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup gingersnap cookie crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 14 oz pure pumpkin puree
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 4 pieces whole pecan halves for garnish
  • Extra Gingersnap Cookies for garnish
  • Whipped Cream for topping

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • small jars or glasses

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. Crush the gingersnaps to create crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing with a meat mallet.
  3. Add melted butter to crumbs and mix well. Spread on a baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 3 – 5 minutes until crumbs start to brown. Cool.
  4. Process the cream cheese, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cream, and vanilla in a food processor until smooth.
  5. Add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cardamom. Process until smooth.
  6. Spoon half of the gingersnap crumbs into four 1/2 cup-capacity dishes, glasses, or jars, and layer on a few chopped pecans.
  7. Divide half of the cheesecake mixture evenly between the dishes and top with the remaining gingersnap crumbs and more pecans.
  8. Divide the remaining cheesecake mixture between the dishes.
  9. Refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour or until firm enough to serve.
  10. Garnish with whipped cream and pecans and/or gingersnap cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1jarCalories: 632kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 40gSodium: 313mgFiber: 5gSugar: 46g

Notes

These No-Bake Pumpkin Cheeseseat Jars are perfect for fall gatherings and can be customized with different toppings or bases.

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