No-Bake Mini Cheese Cracker Pumpkin (Print Version)

Creamy cheese pumpkin pies meet crunchy cracker crusts. Quick and easy for fall gatherings or dessert cravings.

# Components:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup finely crushed buttery round crackers (such as Ritz)
02 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

→ Filling

04 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
06 - 1/2 cup canned pumpkin purée
07 - 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Topping

09 - 1/2 cup whipped cream
10 - Pinch ground cinnamon (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine crushed crackers, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Stir until completely blended and the consistency resembles wet sand.
02 - Divide the crust mixture among twelve mini muffin cups lined with paper liners or lightly greased. Press firmly into the bottom of each cup to create a compact base.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar together in a separate bowl using an electric mixer or whisk until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract; mix until the filling is creamy and homogeneous.
04 - Spoon or pipe the pumpkin cheese filling onto each prepared crust base, smoothing the surface of each.
05 - Transfer the mini pies to the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of one hour to ensure the filling is set.
06 - Before serving, dollop each mini pie with whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses basic pantry staples and one bowl for each element
  • Completely oven-free so perfect for hot days or busy kitchens
  • Creamy and tangy meets crumbly and buttery for real texture
  • Ready in 20 minutes and chills while you work or host
02 -
  • High in autumn flavor but easy enough for everyday treats
  • Naturally vegetarian and a hit with adults and kids
  • Perfect for prepping a day ahead and holding their shape for parties
03 -
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese for the silkiest texture Cold cheese will create lumps in your filling
  • A piping bag gives you perfect bakery-style domes of pumpkin filling but a spoon works too Chill the pies for at least one hour longer if time allows so they unmold and bite neatly Toasting the cracker crumbs for a couple minutes in a dry skillet adds even more depth and crunch If making for a large party mix and store the cracker crumb base ahead then assemble just before serving for freshest flavor

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