Description
These delightful mini pumpkin cheesecakes are the ultimate bite-sized autumn treat, perfectly balancing a buttery graham cracker crust with a velvety, spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling. Designed for ease and elegance, these handheld desserts eliminate the need for slicing and guarantee a consistent, creamy texture in every portion. Ideal for fall gatherings, they offer a sophisticated way to enjoy seasonal flavors without the hassle of a traditional cheesecake. Perfectly portioned and easy to prepare, these treats are sure to be a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a standard muffin tin with paper liners.
Combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press one tablespoon of the crust mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner and bake for 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Divide the filling evenly among the muffin tins, filling each liner almost to the top.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the centers are set but slightly jiggly.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool to room temperature.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent lumps in the batter. You can substitute graham crackers with gingersnap cookies for an extra spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg