Creamy and rich, this mini pumpkin greek yogurt cheesecake recipe tastes like pumpkin pie, but has only 130 calories per serving. Individual sized, and SO easy to whip up!
There is just something so good about mini cheesecakes, am I right? They're cute, and there is no need to share! We love these Greek Yogurt Key Lime Cheesecakes and these Leftover Cranberry Sauce Mini Cheesecakes, but if I have to play favorites, this mini pumpkin greek yogurt cheesecake recipe is at the top of my list.
Made with thick, tangy greek yogurt, light cream cheese, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg, these mini pumpkin cheesecakes are creamy and decadent tasting, but lightened up substantially!
With only 130 calories per serving, they are the perfect way to treat yourself without overdoing it.
Reasons you’ll ♡ these Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes
- They only have 130 calories each, but are creamy and rich
- They are super easy to prep, and fun to make with the kids
- They make single serve portions, so no sharing required!
Recipe video
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Ingredients you'll need
- Light Cream Cheese – full fat cream cheese also works, but the important thing is to bring it to room temperature before starting
- Sugar – Cane sugar or coconut sugar works
- Greek yogurt – use plain Greek yogurt
- Pumpkin puree – this has only been tested with store-bought puree. I cannot guarantee that the consistency and flavor with be the same with homemade puree.
- Spices – cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg for that ‘pumpkin pie’ flavor
- Egg – to bind together
- Crust – graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter
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Which kind of pumpkin puree should I use?
I used ED brand, but any brand should work fine. Make sure you get pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
Can I make this low carb?
Maybe? You might be able to replace the sugar with monk fruit or stevia, but I have not tried this. Here is a tasty looking low carb cheesecake recipe.
More Healthy Dessert Recipes:
- No-Bake Snack Bars
- 4-Ingredient Date Truffles
- Healthy Lemon Blueberry Bread
- Easy Strawberry Shortcake
- Fudgy Black Bean Brownies
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Mini Pumpkin Greek Yogurt Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 4 oz light cream cheese (at room temperature)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ cup yogurt (at room temperature)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling, at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg (at room temperature)
crust
- 3 tablespoons butter (42 g)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs (84 g)
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F. Line a standard muffin tray (12-count) with muffin liners and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, beat together all pumpkin cheesecake ingredients.
- In a microwavable dish, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar and graham cracker crumbs until evenly distributed.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of crumbs in the bottom of each muffin liner. Top with 1.5-2 tablespoons of the cheesecake.
- Bake for 25 minutes. The cheesecakes may seem slightly jiggly but they will set.
- Cool at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Tips:
- Your cream cheese needs to be room temperature before making cheesecake; otherwise, your cheesecakes will be lumpy
- Use a muffin liner (I like parchment muffin liners) to make these easy to get out of the muffin tin
- A cookie scoop helps you scoop even amounts of batter into the liners; I like a 1.5 tablespoon cookie scoop
- After baking, refrigerate the cheesecakes for 2 hours until they have set
- Serve with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg (if you have some)
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Deb says
Very good. Family liked them.
Peter says
Hi Denise . Would it be okay if I used a pumpkin puree from pumpkins instead of the can for this recipe?
Denise says
Hi Peter, I've never used homemade pumpkin puree, but I don't think it will make a difference. Hope you like the cheesecakes!
Sarah says
Libby's is good! Thanks for the help! Now I can go to the store!
Sarah says
It says to use pumpkin, but I'm not sure which can of pumpkin to buy? Any recommendations?
Denise says
Hi Sarah, it should say pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling 🙂 I use ED brand, which may be only in Canada. I've heard Libby's is good in the US?
Sarah says
Yes it is! Thanks for the help!
Denise says
You are welcome 🙂
Caroline says
I actually tried them with homemade puree and it really didn't turn out great. I'm not sure if it was the issue or just the recipe isn't up my alley, but I won't make it again..
Ashley - The Recipe Rebel says
My husband would be all over these! I bet they would freeze so well too, so that you can keep them around and just take one out when you need a sweet treat! Love Greek yogurt cheesecakes -- they taste just as good and are so much better for you!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
Pumpkin pie with fewer calories?! Count me in. I love dessert way too much so this is perfect!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
My husband doesn't really like desserts, either! And that makes it REALLY hard for me to not eat the entire batch of whatever, so he usually ends up bringing it to his co-workers. I could definitely go for these healthier cheesecakes, though! Love the pumpkin flavor and the greek yogurt base, Denise!
Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says
I was ready for all the pumpkin recipes in mid-August too! I mean, the season is just waaaaay too short, right? I'm seriously loving the fact that these adorable little cheesecakes are SUPER-healthy so I can help myself to several!
Denise says
Aaah glad I'm not alone! Thanks, Sarah!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
Mmmm, yes please. I always look forward to all the pumpkin things as soon as August hits! These cheesecakes look perfect, and I love that they're lightened up!
Denise says
I'm so glad I"m not alone in my early pumpkin cravings 🙂 Thanks, Stacey!
Medha says
These little cheesecakes look so delicious and healthy 🙂
Denise says
Thank you Medha!
marcie says
Making desserts is fun for me, but I don't do it often because I know they're so bad for me and I don't want them around! Lighter dessert options are so nice to have when you want something sweet and they won't sit on your waistline. haha These are perfect and I love my cheesecake!
Denise says
Same here, I'm the only person who really eats desserts in our house so it's waaaay too dangerous to keep them around 😉