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    Published: Nov 7, 2018 · Modified: Jul 31, 2023 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets

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    Looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your Thanksgiving dessert? These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets have your back!

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    I developed this easy recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust after I'd rewritten and remade my great grandmother's recipe for Fence Cake (aka applesauce cake). 

    Since the cookie crust for great grandma Patterson's Fence Cake is 'almost' my favorite part of that particular dessert (not that I could choose), I wanted to use it again in another dessert recipe. And this is the story of how these delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust were born.

    **Please Note - The printable recipe card with detailed instructions and complete ingredient measurements for making Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust is available near the end of this post. 

    Looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a Thanksgiving dessert? These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets have your back! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    The ingredient list for the cookie crust;

    • butter
    • sugar
    • egg
    • vanilla
    • flour
    • salt
    • cinnamon

    The ingredient list for the pumpkin cheesecake filling;

    • canned pumpkin purée
    • cream cheese
    • vanilla
    • nutmeg
    • cinnamon
    • brown sugar
    • Greek yogurt
    • salt

    The easy instructions for making Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust;

    • To make the crust, blend the butter, sugar, egg, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
    • Add the flour and blend until just combined.
    • Scoop the cookie dough into mini muffin tins OR regular sized muffin tins (both shown) that have been sprayed liberally with baking spray.

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Use a pastry tamper (or fingers) to work the cookie dough into cookie cups in the tin. *Note - twisting and lifting the tamper after pressing it into the dough is the best way to release the tool from the sticky dough.

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Bake the cookie cups in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18-20 minutes.
    • Remove the cookie cups from the oven and press again with the tamper (if needed) to redefine the cups.
    • Cool the cookie cups completely on a baking rack.
    • In a large bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until creamy.

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Blend in the pumpkin purée and Greek yogurt until completely incorporated.

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake filling into a large zip-top bag and work the filling into one of the bottom corners.
    • Snip the corner off of the bottom of the bag and carefully squeeze the pumpkin cheesecake filling into the baked and cooled cookie cups.

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    How to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

    • Dust the tops of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with ground cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg before serving.

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    For other Thanksgiving dessert recipe suggestions I've shared in the past which feature pumpkin, please click on the following titles for;

    • Rustic Pilgrim Pumpkin Pie
    • Festive Cornucopia Crusted Pumpkin Pie
    • Pumpkin Creme Brulée
    • Homemade Pumpkin Hand Pies
    • Turkey Crust Pumpkin Pie

    Below is the printable recipe card for today’s Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust. If you’ve enjoyed this recipe and look forward to making it (or have already made it), I’d appreciate if you’d take a moment to give it some feedback by way of stars near the comment section at the end of this post. Thank you so much!

    Printable Recipe Card

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust

    Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with Cookie Crust

    Renee Goerger
    Looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a Thanksgiving dessert? These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets have your back!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, dessert tarts, Thanksgiving dessert
    Cuisine American Comfort Food
    Servings 12
    Calories 319 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the cookie crust;

    • ¾ cup butter softened
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

    For the pumpkin cheesecake filling;

    • 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin purée
    • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg plus additional for garnish
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup brown sugar packed
    • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    To make the cookie crust cups;

    • Blend the butter, sugar, egg, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Add the flour and blend until just combined.
    • Scoop the cookie dough into mini muffin tins OR regular sized muffin tins (both shown) that have been sprayed liberally with baking spray.
    • Use a pastry tamper (or fingers) to work the cookie dough into cookie cups in the tin. *Note - twisting and lifting the tamper after pressing it into the dough is the best way to release the tool from the sticky dough.
    • Bake the cookie cups in a preheated 350-degree oven for 18-20 minutes.  
    • Remove the cookie cups from the oven and press again with the tamper (if needed) to redefine the cups.
    • Cool the cookie cups completely on a baking rack.

    To make the pumpkin cheesecake filling;

    • In a large bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until creamy.
    • Blend in the pumpkin purée and Greek yogurt until completely incorporated.
    • Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake filling into a large zip-top bag and work the filling into one of the bottom corners.
    • Snip a small corner off of the bottom of the bag and carefully squeeze the pumpkin cheesecake filling into the baked and cooled cookie cups.
    • Dust the tops of the Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with ground cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg before serving.

    Notes

    This recipe makes 12 regular size muffin tartlets OR 24 mini size muffin tartlets. The calories and nutrition label for this recipe is for regular size tartlets.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 319kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 73mgFiber: 0gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 645IUCalcium: 39mgIron: 1.2mg
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    I sincerely hope you've enjoyed today's recipe for Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets with a Cookie Crust as much as I've enjoyed bringing it to you!

    Looking for something a little out of the ordinary for a Thanksgiving dessert? These delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Tartlets have your back! - kudoskitchenbyrenee.com

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    1. Tayler Ross says

      November 07, 2018 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make these tarts for Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 08, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        You're going to love them!!

        Reply
    2. Melissa Belanger says

      November 07, 2018 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      I served these at my book club last night and they were a hit! So delicious! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Renée says

        November 08, 2018 at 12:35 pm

        Great! Thanks for letting me know!!

        Reply

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