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Mini Jack-o-lantern Cheesecakes

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These charming Mini Jack-o-lantern Cheesecakes bring fun and flavor to your fall celebrations. With a creamy filling and delightful pumpkin taste, they’re an easy treat that’s sure to impress.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Orange frosting
  • Black icing or chocolate chips for the jack-o-lantern faces
  • Optional: green decorating sugar for stems

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  • Press the mixture into muffin cups and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until fluffy; add sugar and vanilla.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, then add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
  • Spoon filling into crusts, filling three-quarters full.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until centers are slightly jiggly.
  • Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Decorate with orange frosting and chocolate chips for faces.

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Notes

Ensure the cheesecakes cool completely to avoid sogginess.
Leave them in the refrigerator overnight for best results.
Feel free to get creative with decoration designs!

  • Author: Alejandro
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg