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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake topped with a pumpkin marshmallow on a white plate

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

This easy Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe makes a smooth and creamy cheesecake full of Fall flavors, all put on top of an easy crust made from frozen waffles! It makes for the perfect holiday dessert!
Prep Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 mini cheesecakes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 2 Eggo Thick & Fluffy Cinnamon Brown Sugar Waffles
  • 1.5 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted

For the Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line a standard muffin pan with paper cups; set aside.
  • Toast the Eggo Waffles according to package directions. Once toasted, pulse the waffles in a food processor until you get fine crumbs. Mix in the sugar & melted butter to the waffle crumbs with a fork until evenly moistened. Divide the crumbs evenly between the muffin cups {a little more than a 1/2 tablespoon per muffin tin} and press into the bottom to form a crust. Set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Reduce the speed to low and add the eggs one at a time, beating well between each addition. Add the pumpkin and cinnamon and beat for 1 minute more, or until completely combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the muffin cups, filling almost completely full. Bake until the cheesecakes are set around the edges and nearly set in the middle, about 25-30 minutes. Cool completely to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours but preferably overnight.
  • When ready to serve, top with whipped cream if desired. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

Be sure to use actual pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling
Keyword Cheesecake, Desserts, Holidays, Pumpkin
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