Description
These No-Bake Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are perfect for a quick and easy fall dessert. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy pumpkin-spiced filling, these individual cheesecakes require no baking and chill to set, making them ideal for effortless entertaining or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
For the filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whipped topping (plus more for garnish)
Optional garnish:
- Whipped cream
- Cinnamon
- Crushed graham crackers
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until the mixture is evenly moistened. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of this mixture into each cavity of a lined muffin tin or mini dessert cup. Press the crumbs down firmly to form a compact crust. Place the prepared crusts in the refrigerator to chill while you make the filling.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract. Mix until all ingredients are well combined and the mixture is creamy. Gently fold in the whipped topping until the filling is light and smooth.
- Assemble the cheesecakes: Spoon or pipe the pumpkin filling evenly over the chilled crusts in the muffin tin or dessert cups. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Cover the filled cheesecakes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow them to set properly.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, top each mini cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon or extra crushed graham crackers for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- These mini cheesecakes can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute regular graham crackers with gluten-free graham crackers.
- Alternatively, prepare the cheesecakes in mini jars or ramekins for a charming presentation and easy serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
