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Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecakes: Guilt-Free Fall Indulgence

Indulge in Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecakes, a perfect guilt-free dessert bringing creamy cheesecake flavors with fall spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 cheesecakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Substitution: Can use finely ground graham crackers; remove brown sugar if using honey grahams.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Opt for packed brown sugar for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Use in various spices to match personal preference.
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter Substitution: Can experiment with light butter.
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Neufchâtel Cream Cheese Use block cream cheese, not whipped varieties.
  • 1 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt Dairy-free option is not recommended.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Ensure no added sugars in the puree.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Substitution: Honey may work, though not tested.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Silicone Muffin Liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Pumpkin Cheesecakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to set the stage for perfectly baked crust.
  2. Combine almond flour, packed brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and melted butter in a bowl until crumbly. Press the mixture into silicone muffin liners.
  3. Bake the crusts for 11-12 minutes until edges turn light golden brown. Cool them at room temperature.
  4. Mix Neufchâtel cream cheese, nonfat Greek yogurt, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and spices until smooth.
  5. Scoop the filling into the cooled crusts, filling each about ¾ full and smoothing the tops.
  6. Refrigerate the cheesecakes for 6-8 hours or overnight for the best flavor and texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheesecakeCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth filling. Avoid overbaking and chill thoroughly for best results.

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