Description
These Spicy Maple Bacon Pumpkin Cheesecake Bites combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warmth of pumpkin, a hint of spice, and the sweetness of maple syrup, all topped with crispy bacon for a unique flavor experience.
Ingredients
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Press the mixture into the bottom of mini muffin tins to form crusts.
3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, maple syrup, sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and cayenne pepper, mixing until well combined.
4. Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the crusts in the muffin tins, filling them almost to the top.
5. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the cheesecake bites are set.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
7. Before serving, sprinkle the top with chopped bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup. Enjoy!
Notes
These bites can be made a day in advance for an easy dessert option.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, bacon, dessert, sweet heat