Name: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese; 15 ounces cans pumpkin puree; 2 eggs; 1 tsp cinnamon; 0.25 tsp nutmeg; 0.5 cup honey; graham crackers

Looking for the easiest dessert for Thanksgiving? These mini pumpkin cheesecakes are creamy, sweet and delicious and take no time to whip up! This Thanksgiving dessert is not just the easiest you’ll ever make, but downright adorable! Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes are crustless wonders, topped with a generous sprinkle of crushed graham crackers. It’s the perfect way to get your pumpkin fix with half the effort of making a pumpkin pie!

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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F.

In a stand up mixer or in a bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until creamy and smooth.

Add the pumpkin and mix until smooth and combined.

Add the eggs one at a time and beat until combined.

Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and honey and combine.

Pour batter evenly between 8 (6-ounce) ramekins and fill 3/4 full.

Bake for 25 minutes.

Top with crushed graham crackers, cool and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Water Bath Prevention 💧
Skip the traditional water bath and bake these mini cheesecakes in a muffin tin lined with cupcake liners—this eliminates cracking and simplifies cleanup while ensuring even, gentle cooking.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese 🧈
Allow cream cheese to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smooth, lump-free batter that incorporates evenly with the pumpkin puree and eggs.
Graham Cracker Topping Timing 🍪
Crush graham crackers finely and brush the cheesecake tops with melted honey before sprinkling—this creates an adhesive layer that prevents the topping from falling off while baking.
Spice Bloom Technique 🎃
Toast your cinnamon and nutmeg in a dry pan for 30 seconds before adding to the batter to intensify their flavors and eliminate any dusty taste that raw spices can have.
Cooling Strategy ❄️
Cool the cheesecakes in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 15 minutes, then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours—this gradual temperature change prevents the dreaded cracks on top.