Description
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are a delightful fall treat that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese in a bite-sized dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the crumb mixture into the bottom of each muffin cup to form the crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth.
- Add the brown sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled crusts, filling each cup about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the centers are set and only slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, try adding a tablespoon of maple syrup to the filling.
- You can also top the cheesecakes with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving for an extra touch.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free cookies or almond flour.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg