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Mini Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake

Make a creamy cheesecake filling with pumpkin and warm fall spices.Layer the filling with Oreo halves in lined muffin pans and bake.Chill, then finish with whipped topping and crushed Oreo cookies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 2 packages 8 ounces each cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 20 Oreo cookies
  • 1 container 8 ounces Cool Whip, thawed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line standard muffin pans with 18 cupcake liners.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth, light, and creamy.
  • Add the sour cream, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and flour. Mix until the pumpkin cheesecake filling is smooth and evenly combined.
  • Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing once the eggs have been added.
  • Carefully separate 18 Oreo cookies into halves. Place one cookie half, frosting side facing upward, into the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  • Divide the cheesecake batter evenly among the 18 liners.
  • Place another Oreo half on top of each Mini Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecake, frosting side facing down, gently pressing it into the batter.
  • Bake for approximately 24 minutes, or until the edges appear set and the centers still have a slight jiggle.
  • Remove the pans from the oven and allow the cheesecakes to cool in the pans for 10–15 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer them to a wire rack and let them finish cooling.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours, or until completely chilled and firm. For an even better texture, chill overnight.
  • Crush the remaining two Oreo cookies into crumbs.
  • Before serving, top each chilled cheesecake with Cool Whip and sprinkle with crushed Oreo crumbs.

Notes

If you don't have prepared pumpkin pie spice, you can make a simple substitute using cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and a small pinch of cloves.
Regular chocolate sandwich cookies can replace Oreos if preferred.
For a homemade alternative to Cool Whip, whip chilled heavy cream with a little powdered sugar and vanilla until it forms stable peaks.