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Pumpkin Spice Bacon Cheesecake Bites with Maple Drizzle — restaurant-quality recipe photo

Pumpkin Spice Bacon Cheesecake Bites with Maple Drizzle

  • Author: Maxine Delarue
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bites
  • Category: 🍰 SWEET HEAT FUSION
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious bites of creamy cheesecake infused with pumpkin spice and crispy bacon, drizzled with rich maple syrup. Perfect for a sweet and savory treat!


Ingredients

– 8 oz cream cheese, softened

– 1/2 cup pumpkin puree

– 1/2 cup powdered sugar

– 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice

– 1/4 cup crispy bacon, chopped

– 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

– 1/4 cup butter, melted

– 1/4 cup maple syrup


Instructions

1. 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, mixing until crumbly.

3. 3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a mini muffin tin to form the crust.

4. 4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.

5. 5. Add the pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, and pumpkin spice to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.

6. 6. Fold in the chopped bacon.

7. 7. Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the muffin tin.

8. 8. Bake for 15-20 minutes until set.

9. 9. Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

10. 10. Drizzle with maple syrup before serving.


Notes

– These bites can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.

– For a garnish, consider adding a sprinkle of extra bacon bits or a dash of pumpkin spice on top.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 150 kcal
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: pumpkin spice, cheesecake, bacon, dessert, bites