Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a small bowl, whisk together the flax meal and warm water until well combined. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
- In a high-speed blender, add soaked cashews, pumpkin purée, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, pumpkin pie spice, coconut sugar, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the coconut oil and maple syrup together. Gradually add coconut flour and unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until dough comes together.
- Grease a mini muffin tin lightly. Divide the crust mixture among the cups, pressing down firmly to create a flat base. Bake for about 5 minutes until set.
- Remove crusts from the oven and cool briefly. Fill each crust with pumpkin cheesecake mixture, leveling the tops with a spatula.
- Return filled tin to the oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers jiggle slightly. Cool completely at room temperature.
- Transfer the mini cheesecakes to the refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over cooled cheesecakes to create jack-o’-lantern faces. Top with fresh mint sprigs.
Nutrition
Notes
Soak cashews overnight for smooth texture. Watch baking time carefully to avoid density. The crust surface should be smooth for even filling and decorating.