Description
Small pumpkin cheesecakes blend autumn spices with creamy richness for an elegant dessert. Delicate graham cracker crusts and smooth pumpkin filling create a delightful seasonal treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by blending almond flour with melted coconut oil, sweetener, and warm spices at 350F (175C). Press the mixture into a greased springform pan, creating a golden crust through an 8-10 minute baking process.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky foundation by whipping until completely smooth. Incorporate Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, eggs, and an aromatic blend of pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, nutmeg, and optional cloves until the mixture achieves a luxurious, creamy consistency.
- Elegantly transfer the spiced filling over the prepared crust, ensuring an even surface with a gentle spatula sweep. Bake for 40-45 minutes, monitoring until the center stabilizes with a subtle jiggle.
- Allow the cheesecake to rest inside the oven with the door slightly ajar for one hour after turning off the heat, facilitating a gentle cooling process that prevents cracking.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to develop rich flavors and achieve a perfectly set texture. Serve chilled, garnished with a light whipped cream dollop or a delicate cinnamon dusting.
Notes
- Swap almond flour with ground oats or gluten-free graham crackers for alternative crust options that maintain the recipe’s light texture.
- Use dairy-free cream cheese and coconut yogurt to create a vegan version of this delightful dessert without compromising creamy consistency.
- Reduce maple syrup by half for a less sweet treat, allowing the natural pumpkin and spice flavors to shine through more prominently.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing the batter and using room temperature ingredients for smoother, more even incorporation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg