Description
These Easy Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are creamy, spiced, and perfectly portioned. They deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort, perfect for parties, potlucks, or holiday gatherings. No springform pan or water bath needed.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons melted butter
For the Filling:
2 packages (16 oz total) cream cheese, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
For the Topping (Optional):
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
A pinch of cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prep Your Battlefield: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
2. Conquer the Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press about 1.5 tablespoons into each liner.
3. Whip Up the Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Scrape sides.
4. Incorporate the Rest: Beat in pumpkin puree, eggs (one at a time), vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice until combined.
5. Assemble and Bake: Divide filling evenly among 12 cups (¾ full). Bake 18-22 minutes; centers should jiggle slightly.
6. The Patience Part: Cool in muffin tin on wire rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
7. Top It Off: Beat heavy cream, powdered sugar, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form. Pipe or dollop on cheesecakes before serving.
Notes
Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
Do not overmix after adding eggs.
Avoid overbaking; centers should jiggle.
Chill before serving for creamy texture.
Optional crust swaps: Oreos, Biscoff cookies, or pretzels.
Alternative flavor: lemon cheesecakes with sour cream and lemon zest.
Use full-fat cream cheese for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-22 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheesecake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg