Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Makes 42 mini cheesecakes

Perfect for holiday catering or a dessert tray.

Bake Time

30 to 35 minutes

Chill Time

1 hour

Ingredients

Paper liners (2-1/2 inch)

42 gingersnap cookies

1 pound, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

12 ounces sugar

3/4 ounce Argo® Corn Starch

2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

8 ounces fresh OR thawed, frozen whole eggs

1 pound canned pumpkin

5 fluid ounces Karo® Light Corn Syrup

Directions

Line muffin pans with paper baking cups. Place 1 gingersnap in each.

Beat cream cheese, sugar, corn starch and pumpkin pie spice with an electric mixer with flat paddle. Add eggs and mix well. Add pumpkin and corn syrup; beat 1 minute.

Using a #20 scoop, portion cheesecake into cupcake liners. Bake in preheated 325°F oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until just set.

Chill for 1 hour. Garnish as desired.

Gluten Free Modification: Use a Gluten-Free Gingersnap to make these mini cheesecakes.