Description
Delightful mini pumpkin cheesecake bites, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
- Whipped cream for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the Crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottoms of a mini muffin pan to form a firm crust layer.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add the pumpkin puree, sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined. Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and mix until well integrated. Finally, add the egg and beat gently until just combined.
- Assemble the Cheesecake Bites: Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over each crust in the muffin pan.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the centers are set but still slightly jiggly. Allow the cheesecakes to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
- Garnish: Once chilled, top each cheesecake bite with a dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is properly softened for a smoother filling.
- Use a mini muffin pan with non-stick spray or paper liners for easy removal.
- For variation, try using gingersnap crumbs instead of graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg