Ingredients
Method
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners for easy removal.
Step 2: Make the Crust
- In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into the bottom of each muffin liner.
- Chill the crusts in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
Step 3: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract and egg, mixing until just combined.
- Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of the cheesecake mixture onto each prepared crust, spreading evenly.
Step 4: Make the Pumpkin Layer
- In another bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, egg yolk, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Gently spread the pumpkin mixture over the cheesecake layer in each muffin cup.
Step 5: Bake
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the centers are set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cheesecakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
- Transfer the cheesecakes to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnished with whipped cream or a sprinkle of pumpkin spice.
