Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites are creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecakes baked in bite-sized portions with a graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall gatherings, parties, or holiday desserts.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 18 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins (includes chilling)
- Yield: 24 mini cheesecake bites 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- Pinch of salt
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of crust mixture into each muffin liner and press down firmly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and spices, mixing until fully combined.
- Fill each muffin liner with the pumpkin cheesecake mixture, almost to the top.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the centers are just set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to avoid lumps.
- Chill thoroughly for best texture.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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