Pumpkin Cheesecakes
These mini pumpkin treats are rich, creamy, and totally decadent. When a cheesecake craving strikes, I guarantee that these bites will certainly satisfy.
Ingredients
Graham cracker bottoms
- 5 long sheets graham cracker, 10 squares, totally crushed
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Cheesecake filling
- 1 cup reduced-fat cream cheese, softened at room temperature*
- 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree**
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature and slightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚. Line a muffin tin with 12 liners and set aside.
To make the crust:
- Mix the crushed graham cracker with the melted butter until completely combined. Evenly distribute the mixture among the bottom of the liners and gently press down on each with your fingers or a spoon to pack them in. Bake in the oven for about 5 minutes. Then, allow them to completely cool (for at least 10 minutes).
To make the filling:
- Add all of the remaining ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir until everything is smooth and well combined. Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of the cooled graham cracker crusts (¼ cup per cheesecake—you’ll have enough batter to fill all of them to the very top) and bake in the oven on the middle rack for 22 to 25 minutes. (This yields a firm consistency ) Let them cool and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until overnight. Note: You can let them cook a bit longer, about 35 minutes, if you prefer a more caramelized, slightly saltier flavor.
- To serve, remove liners and transfer to a serving plate. Top each with a squirt of whipped topping and dash of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
Notes
Ingredient Notes:
*If you have an electric mixer or immersion blender, it helps to get the cream cheese silky smooth without lumps. If you don’t, and your cream cheese isn’t super soft, you can microwave it for about 15 to 20 seconds to soften it up before mixing it with other ingredients. **I use only 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. I’m calling this out because it’s easy to confuse “cup” with “can” and I want to make sure you don’t include the entire can as it will negatively impact the final result. Swapping honey for brown sugar: If you prefer to use honey over brown sugar, swap 1/3 cup honey for the 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add an extra 2 tbsp. all purpose or almond flour. Then keep all other ingredients, steps, and baking time the same.
*If you have an electric mixer or immersion blender, it helps to get the cream cheese silky smooth without lumps. If you don’t, and your cream cheese isn’t super soft, you can microwave it for about 15 to 20 seconds to soften it up before mixing it with other ingredients. **I use only 1 cup canned pumpkin puree. I’m calling this out because it’s easy to confuse “cup” with “can” and I want to make sure you don’t include the entire can as it will negatively impact the final result. Swapping honey for brown sugar: If you prefer to use honey over brown sugar, swap 1/3 cup honey for the 1/2 cup brown sugar. Add an extra 2 tbsp. all purpose or almond flour. Then keep all other ingredients, steps, and baking time the same.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 140Carbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gTotal Fat: 7g— Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g— Saturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 130mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 8g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 6g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.