Ingredients
– 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
– 1/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– Whipped cream for topping (optional)
– Ground cinnamon for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Creating the perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites can be an enjoyable process if you follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease it with non-stick spray.
2. Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press the mixture firmly into each muffin cup to form the crust.
3. Bake Crust: Bake the crusts for 5-7 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes.
4. Mix Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
5. Add Spices: Stir in the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
6. Fill Crusts: Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the cooled graham cracker crusts, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
7. Bake Bites: Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the bites are set and the edges are lightly golden.
8. Cool: Once baked, allow the bites to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Chill: Allow the bites to chill in the refrigerator for at least 45 minutes to an hour to fully set.
10. Serve: Once chilled, top the bites with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon, if desired, before enjoying.
These easy steps will guide you in creating your incredible Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites without a hitch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 bites
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 2g