Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
Description
This recipe starts with a crust made from graham cracker crumbs mixed with cinnamon, granulated and brown sugar, and melted butter, pressed into muffin tins and chilled. The filling blends pureed pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract to combine pumpkin's natural sweetness and spices with creamy richness.
The cheesecakes bake until the centers are set but still moist, then are cooled and refrigerated. The mini size allows for portion control and easy serving. They can be topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce to enhance the experience.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Cheesecake ingredients
- 3 ounce cream cheese (total 24 ounces)
- 1 1/2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 egg large
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line 24 regular sized muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon and melted butter; mix well. Spoon the crumbs evenly in the lined muffin tins (approx. 1 1/2 Tablespoons each) and press down firmly. Chill for 10 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pureed pumpkin, 1/2 cup brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Combine the pumpkin mixture with the cream cheese mixture; blend until smooth.
- Spoon 1/3 cup filling into each paper cup and bake for 25-30 minutes or until centers are set.
- Cool on a wire rack; refrigerate, covered, 2-3 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 59mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2474IU | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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