Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Cups
A delightful no-bake dessert layered with creamy pumpkin spice cheesecake over a crunchy graham cracker crust, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 140 minutes
- Yield: 8 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Candy decorations (like gummy worms or spooky sprinkles)
- Food coloring (optional for additional spooky effect)
Instructions
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until well combined.
- Distribute the mixture among 8 serving cups, pressing it down to form a solid crust. Set aside.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form and gently fold it into the pumpkin mixture.
- Spoon or pipe the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in each cup.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Top with whipped cream and candy decorations before serving.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for a smooth mixture. Whip cream until stiff peaks form and fold gently to keep it airy.
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