Description
These delightful, no-bake pumpkin cheesecake cups offer a sophisticated yet simple dessert perfect for any occasion. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety, spiced pumpkin cream cheese filling, each individual serving is portion-controlled and incredibly quick to assemble. By using a clever ratio of white chocolate and cream cheese, you achieve a stable, smooth texture without the need for gelatin or oven time. It is a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional pie that keeps clean-up minimal while delivering maximum seasonal flavor.
Ingredients
270g graham cookie crumbs
65g brown sugar
120g unsalted butter, melted
120g white baking chocolate
90g cream cheese, softened
70g unsalted butter, room temperature
140g pumpkin puree
30g sour cream
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/16 tsp ground ginger
1/16 tsp ground nutmeg
1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cookie crumbs, brown sugar, and 120g melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
Divide the crust mixture into 12 individual serving cups and press firmly into the bottom to create an even base; chill in the refrigerator.
In a heat-proof bowl, melt the white baking chocolate and let it cool slightly.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 70g room temperature butter until smooth and creamy.
Fold in the pumpkin puree, sour cream, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt until well combined.
Gently stir in the melted white chocolate until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
Pipe or spoon the pumpkin filling over the chilled graham crusts.
Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour and 20 minutes to allow them to set firmly before serving.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to avoid lumps in the filling. Use pure pumpkin puree, not canned pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices. These cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a professional finish, top with a light dusting of cinnamon or a small dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg