Description
Delightful pumpkin cheesecake cups blend creamy richness with autumn spices in a handheld dessert. Quick and easy preparation makes these mini treats perfect for seasonal gatherings when you want something sweet and memorable.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 ounces (400 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 15 ounces (425 grams) pumpkin puree
- 8 ounces (230 grams) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 12 ounces (350 grams) frozen whipped topping, plus extra for garnish if desired
- 1 oz (25 grams) sugar-free cheesecake-flavored instant pudding mix
- 3 tsps pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Crumb Foundation: Pulverize graham crackers in a food processor to create a fine, uniform base, then blend with melted butter and sugars until the mixture coheres perfectly.
- Crust Preparation: Press the crumb mixture into individual serving cups, ensuring a compact and even layer, then refrigerate to set while preparing the filling.
- Filling Creation: Whip cream cheese in a stand mixer until supremely smooth, then incorporate pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and instant pudding mix, thoroughly blending to eliminate any lumps.
- Texture Development: Introduce sweetened condensed milk and gently fold in frozen whipped topping, transforming the mixture into a light, airy mousse with a silky consistency.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the filling for one hour to enhance flavor integration, then carefully spoon the chilled pumpkin mixture over the graham cracker bases, filling each cup generously.
- Final Touch: Return the assembled dessert to the refrigerator until serving time, optionally garnishing with a delicate swirl of whipped topping for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Crumb Base Tip: Pulse graham crackers precisely to avoid large chunks, ensuring a uniform, smooth foundation for your dessert.
- Filling Consistency Check: Whip cream cheese thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky-smooth base that blends seamlessly with other ingredients.
- Chilling Strategy: Allow both crumb base and filling to rest in the refrigerator, helping flavors meld and texture firm up for a more refined dessert experience.
- Garnish with Finesse: Add whipped topping just before serving to maintain freshness and prevent soggy texture, elevating the visual and taste appeal.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 47 mg