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Skinny Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Skinny Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes: Guilt-Free Holiday Treats

Enjoy these Skinny Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes, a guilt-free dessert perfect for holiday gatherings without refined sugar.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 mini cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Pecan Crust
  • 1 cup Pecans finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup or Honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 2 tablespoons Butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Reduced Fat Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt 2%, plain or vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin Puree
  • 1.5 teaspoons Pumpkin Spice Seasoning or homemade blend
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 large Egg beaten

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cupcake liners
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and lightly grease them.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine finely chopped pecans, maple syrup or honey, melted unsalted butter, and water. Stir until sticky.
  3. Press the pecan mixture into the bottom of each lined cupcake section. Bake for 13-14 minutes until edges are golden.
  4. Beat the reduced fat cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  5. Add Greek yogurt, maple syrup or honey, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until blended.
  6. Gently fold in the beaten egg, taking care not to overmix.
  7. Increase the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C), fill each cupcake liner with the cheesecake mixture, and bake for 17-20 minutes.
  8. Remove the cheesecakes from the oven and let them cool in the muffin tin for 30 minutes before transferring to the fridge.
  9. Serve topped with a dollop of Cool Whip and a sprinkle of crushed pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheesecakeCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for easier blending and a smoother filling. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5-6 days.

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