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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O’-Lanterns

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O’-Lanterns to Wow Your Guests

Delight your guests with Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake Jack-O’-Lanterns, a healthier and whimsical dessert perfect for Halloween fun.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 46 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Flax Meal Acts as an egg substitute.
  • 6 tablespoons Warm Water Hydrates flax meal.
  • 1 cup Roasted Cashews (soaked overnight) Base for a creamy texture.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Purée Star ingredient.
  • ½ cup Coconut Sugar Natural sweetener.
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk Can substitute with any plant-based milk.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Add sugar-free option if desired.
  • ¼ cup Coconut Oil (melted) Adds richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice Can substitute with cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances flavors.
Crust
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil (softened) Room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup (for crust) Sweetens crust.
  • 1 cup Coconut Flour Gluten-free base.
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Adds chocolate flavor.
Topping
  • ¼ cup Dark Chocolate (melted) For decoration.
  • 12 sprigs Mint For decorative stems.

Equipment

  • mini cheesecake pan
  • Blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the flax meal and warm water, allowing it to sit for about 10-15 minutes until it thickens into a gel.
  3. In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, pumpkin purée, coconut sugar, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Blend until smooth.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine softened coconut oil, maple syrup for the crust, coconut flour, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the consistency resembles wet sand.
Baking
  1. Portion the crust mixture into a mini cheesecake pan and bake for about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove the crusts from the oven, let them cool slightly, and then fill each crust with the cheesecake mixture.
  3. Return the filled cheesecakes to the oven and bake for 11-12 minutes until just set.
  4. After baking, let the cheesecakes cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
Serving
  1. Drizzle the melted dark chocolate over the chilled cheesecakes and add a mint sprig on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 35IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve chilled and consider waiting to drizzle chocolate until after thawing if frozen.

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