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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O’-Lanterns

Fabulous Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O’-Lanterns to Savor

Delightful Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O'-Lanterns are a healthier sweet treat combining creamy cheesecake with playful Halloween charm.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 cup flax meal acts as an egg substitute
  • 3 tablespoons warm water to hydrate the flax meal
  • 2 cups roasted cashews soaked overnight
  • 1 cup pumpkin purée the star ingredient
  • ½ cup coconut sugar healthier sweetener
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk adds creaminess
  • ¼ cup maple syrup natural sweetness
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice warms the flavor
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
For the Crust
  • ¼ cup coconut oil room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup additional sweetness
  • ½ cup coconut flour gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder adds chocolatey depth
  • 1 pinch salt enhances flavors
For Decoration
  • 1 cup dark chocolate melted for decoration
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil mixed with chocolate
  • 12 sprigs mint for finishing touch

Equipment

  • mini-cheesecake pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your mini-cheesecake pan lightly.
  2. Whisk together flax meal and warm water, then refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
  3. Blend drained cashews, pumpkin purée, coconut sugar, almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. In a large bowl, mix softened coconut oil and maple syrup, then stir in coconut flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt until cohesive.
  5. Divide crust dough among the cavities of your mini-cheesecake pan and press flat.
  6. Bake crusts for about 5 minutes. They should be set but not browned.
  7. Mix gelled flax mixture into the creamy cashew mixture until combined.
  8. Flatten any risen parts of the crusts, ensuring an even surface.
  9. Fill each crust cavity with the pumpkin-cashew mixture, filling just over ¾ full.
  10. Bake for 11-12 minutes or until edges are set and slightly risen.
  11. Cool completely on the counter before refrigerating for at least 6 hours.
  12. Melt dark chocolate with coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  13. Drizzle melted chocolate over each cheesecake to create faces.
  14. Insert a mint sprig into each cheesecake to mimic pumpkin stems.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 60mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Soak cashews overnight for best texture. Monitor baking closely to ensure proper texture and flavor.

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