Description
Indulgent no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes blend autumn’s warmest flavors with creamy richness. Perfect for seasonal gatherings, these delightful desserts promise sweet memories with each delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup melted butter
Spices and Flavoring:
- 0.5 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
Topping:
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs and combine thoroughly with melted butter, creating a cohesive mixture that holds together when pressed.
- Gently pack the buttery cracker mixture into individual muffin tin cavities lined with paper liners, ensuring an even, compact base for each mini cheesecake.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until velvety and soft, then gradually incorporate pumpkin puree, ensuring a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Fold in powdered sugar and warm baking spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger – blending until the mixture achieves a uniform, rich color and aromatic profile.
- Carefully distribute the creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling over each prepared graham cracker crust, using a spoon or piping bag for precision.
- Chill the assembled mini desserts in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours, allowing the filling to set and flavors to meld together.
- Prior to serving, crown each mini cheesecake with a delicate swirl of freshly whipped cream, creating an elegant and indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat cookies for a celiac-friendly version.
- Chill muffin tin beforehand to help crusts set faster and prevent crumbling when removing cheesecakes.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt to reduce overall calorie content without compromising creamy texture.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon or crushed pecans on top for added crunch and flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg