These yummy mini pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect Fall! A spicy gingersnap crust, creamy pumpkin filling, topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce. Perfect for after a big meal, when you want something delicious, but don't have room for more!
In a food processor, grind 24 gingersnap cookies to crumbs. Add 3 tablespoons melted butter and pulse until mixed.
Lightly spray mini cheesecake pan with non stick cooking spray.
Spoon about a tablespoon of gingersnap crust mixture into each of the 12 wells in pan. Press down with a spoon, or glass (or your fingers, I'm not judging)
Filling
Beat 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add 1 egg and beat until just blended.
Spoon cream cheese mixture into mini cheesecake pan on top of gingersnap crusts.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until set.
Remove from oven and let cool in pan for at least 30 minutes.
Chill for at least two hours.
Serve
Spoon a small amount of caramel sauce over the top of each cheesecake.