Have I told you how much I love being a Good Cook Kitchen Expert? Well, if I haven’t I do! This time I was armed with some fantastic bakeware and a pumpkin scoop. The challenge was to create something pumpkin. Personally I’m a huge fan of pumpkin soup and make a few different varieties. I am NOT a fan of pumpkin pie, but I love cheesecake. On Thanksgiving when all the food is hearty and good a huge heavy dessert can be a bit much. I created a mini pumpkin cheesecake recipe that’s just the right size. Leftovers can easily be frozen so there is no waste, but trust me these will go fast!
I was sent a Pumpkin Scoop from Sweet Creations by Good Cook. The scoop, available at Walmart makes it easy for you to use a fresh pumpkin. It’s a 2 in one tool. The cutting tool is tucked away inside the handle. Just pull it out, cut, and scoop – easy! It’s very sturdy and durable. Honestly, I wish I would have had this during the pumpkin carving last month. Free stencils are available for carving on the packaging by scanning the QR code. Awesome!
I also used the 6 cup, non-stick muffin pan from Good Cook bakeware collection to bake my cakes. The cakes all cooked perfectly and evenly. The pan was also a breeze to clean. I was happy that I just ordered the cupcake carrier with more baking pans.
Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes:
- 2 pkgs (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- 12 Ginger Snaps
- 16 baking caramels
- 1 Tablespoon of water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs and spices until smooth.
- In another bowl blend the pumpkin with ½ of the cream cheese mixture.
- Place paper liners in pan, in the bottom of each liner add a Ginger Snap
- Evenly distribute a layer of pumpkin mixture, then a layer of plain, then a layer of pumpkin and so forth until cups are filled to the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until centers have set.
- Allow to fully cool. Refrigerate for 2 hours or better overnight.
- Melt caramels in water. Remove from heat and add Vanilla.
- Drizzle on cheesecakes and top with pecans if you like.
*Disclosure: I receive products from Good Cook in exchange for reviews/creating my own recipes. All thoughts are my own.*
Jenn M says
Now those look good! way to go.. but some how I did not get my sample? I think the dog ate it.
beyourbestmom says
Come on over!!!!!!!! The kids loved them except no nuts for them!
ruth says
wow! completely impressed. Look at you … BAKING!
karen medlin says
So much easier when you have pans that are easy to clean!
Tracie says
These look really good, and super cute, too! I love how the two pieces of pumpkin scoop fit together so they don’t get separated in the random food gadget drawer.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
yummy! anything with caramel is a winner in my book. I love this pumpkin scooper, looks like it cleans and scoops out the pumpkin nicely!
Jenny @ MyLittleMe says
These look good. I am so lost as to what to make there are so many good desserts out there!
Giveaways 4 Mom says
This look like they taste so good.
Chrishelle @ Cheer MamaDrama says
My mouth is watering. These mini cheesecakes look so good. I love GoodCook cooking and baking tools. We have their roasting pan, love it. I want that scoop, looks quite handy.
Allyson says
ooooooooooooomg! When i saw that first pictures I literally sighed, out loud, lol! These look SO tasty! I am pinning these for my holiday party! Thanks for sharing!!!
Alecia @ Chicken Scratch NY says
Looks amazing! I love the idea of a whole cookie as the crust. Thanks for sharing
Vonnie says
These are just too cute! I love the ginger snaps for the base of these cupcakes.
Amy Desrosiers says
These look so amazing! How is one suppose to diet this time of year?
Trice says
Looks so go… I love deserts… I can just skip the entire meal and just have desert.
Jennifer B says
Ohhhh these look beautiful and perfectly snackable!! I will be making these!
Ave says
These look really delicious! Perfect for Thanksgiving dinner!
Amber Edwards says
I’m not a fan of pumpkin, but I’m also the only one in my family that isn’t. the rest of my family would love me to make these for them! They are huge fans of pumpkin and pecans I love your good cook tools too! That I can get excited about!
Shanna says
I love anything pumpkin! These sound yummy!
Lisa says
These look so good!
Pam says
Those look so good! And that Good Cook pumpkin scoop really is a helpful tool.
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
What an interesting twist on cheesecake!
Janeane Davis says
Mini pies must be in style this season. My husband just made some mini pies. The ones you have here sound interesting.
Shannah @ Just Us Four says
Those look delicious.
Dawn says
I love pumpkin and cheesecake together. Very nice for the holidays.
Dawn Lopez says
Oh my goodness, those look unbelievably tasty! Thanks for this fab recipe, I might need to make these for Turkey day!
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Those look so wonderful with the caramel over the top like that. I think I’m sold!
Laurie - Steals and Deals for Kids says
Oh my gosh!! Those look scrumptious!!! I might have to give this recipe a try!!
Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says
You had me at pumpkin. This is my favorite time of year for food! And tiny food is even more fun!
Mariana says
Those look amazing! I love ANYTHING pumpkin, but I very rarely use it fresh. That pumpkin scoop looks so handy!
brett says
aren’t those just the CUTEST little cheesecakes!!
Mommy2Jam says
I love the stuff you used to bank and the recipe. Thank you for sharing
Danielle @ We Have It All says
Oh I LOVE this! I really want to try this… I wonder if I could pull this off for Thursday?!?
Danyelle says
Great photos! I’m going to have to try this one out – looks too yummy
katherine says
I just died and went to heaven. I want some of these now!
Melanie a/k/a CrazyMom says
YUMMMM..this looks simple and amazing… will be great for Thanksgiving; thanks for sharing and I can’t wait to try the Pumpkin Cheesecakes soon